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Late-er Night Andersonville gives you another opportunity to shop and explore Andersonville. From 4 to 10pm, there will be holiday-themed events at locations throughout the neighborhood; print the coupon or pick up a guide and get discounts at participating shops and restaurants. Free.
Tonight is Late Night Andersonville, when shops stay open a bit later than usual for holiday shopping and fun events, like live music, photos with Santa and more; see the website for details. The event officially runs from 6 to 10pm. Free.
The third annual ChillFest returns to Wicker Park and Bucktown today from noon to 5pm. More than 100 musicians perform live at 20 businesses around the neighborhood; see the schedule for details. Free.
To celebrate Chicago Artists Month, Edgebrook at Devon & Central hosts an Art Walk from 2pm to 5pm today where you can meet artists, enjoy their work, and partake in refreshments. Tickets are available online for a suggested donation of $10. Come out and support local artists!
The 13th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Oct. 9-11 throughout the neighborhood, showcasing the work of local artists and designers. Today's activities begin at 10am and include art workshops, performances and a self-guided tour of exhibitions at dozens of local businesses and galleries. Free.
The 13th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Oct. 9-11 throughout the neighborhood, showcasing the work of local artists and designers. Today's activities begin at 10am and include art workshops, performances and a self-guided tour of exhibitions at dozens of local businesses and galleries. Free.
The 13th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Oct. 9-11 throughout the neighborhood, showcasing the work of local artists and designers. The event kicks off tonight at 6pm with Night of 100 pARTies, featuring opening receptions at dozens of local businesses and galleries. Free.
Lincoln Square Apple Fest runs from 9am to 5pm today on Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Leland (the bit that's semi-cut off from major roads, in other words.) Eat all sorts of apple products, from caramel apples to apple pie, wash it down with cider and enjoy all sorts of family-friendly activities. Free.
The Edgewater Fall Art Fair runs from 11am to 6pm Saturday and today on Granville Avenue between Broadway and Kenwood. The fair includes more than 120 artists and crafters, live music on three stages, a beer garden, children's activities and more. $5 suggested donation.
The Edgewater Fall Art Fair runs from 11am to 6pm today and Sunday on Granville Avenue between Broadway and Kenwood. The fair includes more than 120 artists and crafters, live music on three stages, a beer garden, children's activities and more. $5 suggested donation.
Wicker Park & West Town Lit Day is today at various locations. A group of local organizations and businesses is getting together to promote all things literary in their bordering neighborhoods. The idea of read local and shop small is the main focus. Partnering organizations include 826CHI, Chicago Publishers Resource Center, Chicago Public Library, Quimby's Bookstore, Revolution Bookstore and Volumes Bookcafe. All will be open their regular hours. Look for events and specials throughout the day. The festivities start as early as 10am; full schedule and preview in Book Club.
The Ravenswood Art Walk runs Saturday and today from 11am to 6pm at locations along both sides of Ravenswood Avenue from Waveland to Lawrence. Visit dozens of open studios and see artwork displayed in local businesses, shop in the artist market between Berteau and Belle Plaine, enjoy live music on two stages, and sample locally brewed beer at the Begyle Brewing Urban Beer Garden. The festival is free; $5 suggested donation for admission to the artist market.
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Division Street between Damen and Paulina Saturday and today from 11am to 6pm. Shop more than 350 crafters, get food from food trucks and area restaurants and cafes, participate in workshops and more. Free.
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Division Street between Damen and Paulina today and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Shop more than 350 crafters, get food from food trucks and area restaurants and cafes, participate in workshops and more. Free.
The Ravenswood Art Walk runs today and Sunday from 11am to 6pm at locations along both sides of Ravenswood Avenue from Waveland to Lawrence. Visit dozens of open studios and see artwork displayed in local businesses, shop in the artist market between Berteau and Belle Plaine, enjoy live music on two stages, and sample locally brewed beer at the Begyle Brewing Urban Beer Garden. The festival is free; $5 suggested donation for admission to the artist market.
City Made Fest, the "only" all-local street festival that features only Chicago beer, music and products, begins today at noon and goes until 7pm. The fest will have live entertainment, work from Chicago artists, a "Made in Chicago" marketplace, and delicious chi-town grub. The fest will be located along Clark Street from Argyle to Carmen. The suggested gate donation is $5.
Noon - The Young Stracke All-Stars
1:15pm - JC Brooks and Jeremy Tromburg (of the Uptown Sound)
2:45pm - The Elle Casazza Band
4pm - The Numero Group DJs
5:40pm - Carla Prather & Company
The 95th annual German-American Fest takes over Lincoln Square this weekend, Sept. 11-13, on Lincoln Avenue from Western to Eastwood. Enjoy beer and wine, giant pretzels, German music and dancing. It's open from noon to 10pm today. Admission is free.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts runs Sept. 11-13 along Broadway from Stratford to Belmont. The festival this year includes live music on two stages, a cooking demo stage, children's activity area, and more than 150 artists and artisans selling their work. The festival runs from 10am to 10pm today.
The 95th annual German-American Fest takes over Lincoln Square this weekend, Sept. 11-13, on Lincoln Avenue from Western to Eastwood. Enjoy beer and wine, giant pretzels, German music and dancing. It's open from noon to 11pm today, and the Von Steuben Parade steps off at 2pm. Admission is free.
City Made Fest, the "only" all-local street festival that features only Chicago beer, music and products, begins today at noon and goes until 9pm. The fest will have live entertainment, work from Chicago artists, a "Made in Chicago" marketplace, and delicious chi-town grub. The fest will be located along Clark Street from Argyle to Carmen. The suggested gate donation is $5.
Noon - Dos Santos: Anti-Beat Orquesta
1:20pm - PM Buys
2:50pm - The Aunteaks
4:05pm - Housesitters
5:45pm - Bobby Conn & Monica BouBou
7:45pm - Eleventh Dream Day
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts runs Sept. 11-13 along Broadway from Stratford to Belmont. The festival this year includes live music on two stages, a cooking demo stage, children's activity area, and more than 150 artists and artisans selling their work. The festival runs from 10am to 10pm today.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts runs Sept. 11-13 along Broadway from Stratford to Belmont. The festival this year includes live music on two stages, a cooking demo stage, children's activity area, and more than 150 artists and artisans selling their work. The festival runs from 6 to 10pm tonight.
The 95th annual German-American Fest takes over Lincoln Square this weekend, Sept. 11-13, on Lincoln Avenue from Western to Eastwood. Enjoy beer and wine, giant pretzels, German music and dancing. It's open from 5 to 11pm tonight. Admission is free.
Around the Coyote returns to Wicker Park/Bucktown this weekend, Sept. 4-6, at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Festival hours are 6-10pm Friday and noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. Proceeds support the work of the Flat Iron Artists Association. More info available on Facebook.
Around the Coyote returns to Wicker Park/Bucktown this weekend, Sept. 4-6, at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Festival hours are 6-10pm Friday and noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. Proceeds support the work of the Flat Iron Artists Association. More info available on Facebook.
Around the Coyote returns to Wicker Park/Bucktown this weekend, Sept. 4-6, at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Festival hours are 6-10pm Friday and noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. Proceeds support the work of the Flat Iron Artists Association. More info available on Facebook.
The Chicago Fashion & Music Fest runs from noon to 10pm Saturday and today on Division Street between Damen and Paulina. There will be live music at the Damen end, curated by Subterranean, and a fashion stage on the Paulina end showcasing the work of local designers. In between, shop for clothing and accessories at vendor booths as well as neighborhood shops' sidewalk sale, enjoy food and drinks and maybe even ride a mechanical bull. $5 suggested donation.
The 30th annual Bucktown Arts Fest is Saturday and today from 11am to 7pm in Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave. View and purchase work by more than 200 artists, listen to live music on two stages, and enjoy food and craft beer. Admission is free.
The Chicago Fashion & Music Fest runs from noon to 10pm today and Sunday on Division Street between Damen and Paulina. There will be live music at the Damen end, curated by Subterranean, and a fashion stage on the Paulina end showcasing the work of local designers. In between, shop for clothing and accessories at vendor booths as well as neighborhood shops' sidewalk sale, enjoy food and drinks and maybe even ride a mechanical bull. $5 suggested donation.
The 30th annual Bucktown Arts Fest is today and Sunday from 11am to 7pm in Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave. View and purchase work by more than 200 artists, listen to live music on two stages, and enjoy food and craft beer. Admission is free.
The fifth annual Pilsen Fest (formerly known as UnĂsono) is today from noon to 10pm at 18th Street and Blue Island Avenue. Enjoy live music -- featuring headliners Hello Seahorse!, Gaby Moreno and Jenny and the MexiCats -- browse art and craft vendors, check out workshops and demos, and sample great food. Tickets are $25, with proceeds benefiting El Beisman.
Festa Italiana runs Aug. 13-16 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy Italian food from local restaurants, shop for arts and crafts, and enjoy live music on three stages. $5 suggested donation. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival runs Aug. 14-16 on Glenwood and Morse Avenues. Check out art and crafts by more than 100 artists, plus visit open studios and enjoy live music and performances on three stages. Print the handy festival map and go. The festival runs from 11am to 9pm today.
Get ready for your pets to go nuts: the Chicago Air & Water Show is Saturday and today, centered on North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. The show will feature the Blue Angels, Golden Knights and Leap Frogs parachute teams, the Breitling Jet Team and more, from 10am to 3pm both days. Admission is free.
Festa Italiana runs Aug. 13-16 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy Italian food from local restaurants, shop for arts and crafts, and enjoy live music on three stages. $5 suggested donation. The festival runs from noon to 11pm today.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival runs Aug. 14-16 on Glenwood and Morse Avenues. Check out art and crafts by more than 100 artists, plus visit open studios and enjoy live music and performances on three stages. Print the handy festival map and go. The festival runs from 11am to 9pm today.
Get ready for your pets to go nuts: the Chicago Air & Water Show is today and Sunday, centered on North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. The show will feature the Blue Angels, Golden Knights and Leap Frogs parachute teams, the Breitling Jet Team and more, from 10am to 3pm both days. Admission is free.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival runs Aug. 14-16 on Glenwood and Morse Avenues. Check out art and crafts by more than 100 artists, plus visit open studios and enjoy live music and performances on three stages. Print the handy festival map and go. The festival runs from 6 to 10pm tonight.
Festa Italiana runs Aug. 13-16 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy Italian food from local restaurants, shop for arts and crafts, and enjoy live music on three stages. $5 suggested donation. The festival runs from noon to 11pm today.
Festa Italiana runs Aug. 13-16 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy Italian food from local restaurants, shop for arts and crafts, and enjoy live music on three stages. $5 suggested donation. The festival runs from 5 to 10pm tonight.
Retro on Roscoe runs Aug. 7-9 on Roscoe Street from Damen to Oakley. This being Roscoe Village, there's a kids area with plenty of family-friendly activities, plus music on three stages, food vendors and an antique car show on Saturday and Sunday. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today. $10 suggested donation.
Chicago Urban Art Society presents the fifth annual Slow & Low: Community Lowrider Festival today from 11am to 7pm at 600 W. Cermak Rd. Check out lowriders from all over town, plus live music, food and more. Admission is $5.
The 34th annual Northalsted Market Days festival runs from 11am to 10pm Saturday and today on Halsted between Belmont and Addison. Enjoy music on two stages -- including Aaron Carter, Salt N Peppa and All 4 One -- as well as food vendors, craft and art booths and more. $10 suggested donation at the gate.
Retro on Roscoe runs Aug. 7-9 on Roscoe Street from Damen to Oakley. This being Roscoe Village, there's a kids area with plenty of family-friendly activities, plus music on three stages, food vendors and an antique car show on Saturday and Sunday. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today. $10 suggested donation.
The 34th annual Northalsted Market Days festival runs from 11am to 10pm today and Sunday on Halsted between Belmont and Addison. Enjoy music on two stages -- including headliners En Vogue at 8pm -- as well as food vendors, craft and art booths and more. $10 suggested donation at the gate.
Retro on Roscoe runs Aug. 7-9 on Roscoe Street from Damen to Oakley. This being Roscoe Village, there's a kids area with plenty of family-friendly activities, plus music on three stages, food vendors and an antique car show on Saturday and Sunday. The festival runs from 5 to 10pm tonight. $10 suggested donation.
Pilsen's Fiesta del Sol, the largest Latino culture festival in the Midwest, runs July 30 to Aug. 2 on Cermak Roadd from Morgan to Loomis. The festival features live music on two stages, an arts and culture pavilion, kids' area, a soccer tournament, food vendors, carnival rides and more. Admission is free; buy a "megapass" for unlimited carnival rides. The festival runs from 11am to 10pm today.
Pilsen's Fiesta del Sol, the largest Latino culture festival in the Midwest, runs July 30 to Aug. 2 on Cermak Roadd from Morgan to Loomis. The festival features live music on two stages, an arts and culture pavilion, kids' area, a soccer tournament, food vendors, carnival rides and more. Admission is free; buy a "megapass" for unlimited carnival rides. The festival runs from 11am to 11pm today.
Pilsen's Fiesta del Sol, the largest Latino culture festival in the Midwest, runs July 30 to Aug. 2 on Cermak Roadd from Morgan to Loomis. The festival features live music on two stages, an arts and culture pavilion, kids' area, a soccer tournament, food vendors, carnival rides and more. Admission is free; buy a "megapass" for unlimited carnival rides. The festival runs from 11am to 11pm today.
Pilsen's Fiesta del Sol, the largest Latino culture festival in the Midwest, runs July 30 to Aug. 2 on Cermak Roadd from Morgan to Loomis. The festival features live music on two stages, an arts and culture pavilion, kids' area, a soccer tournament, food vendors, carnival rides and more. Admission is free; buy a "megapass" for unlimited carnival rides. The festival runs from 5 to 10pm tonight.
Wicker Park Fest takes over Milwaukee Avenue from North to Paulina from noon to 10pm Saturday and today. Hear music on three stages -- including headliners Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and Blonde Redhead -- check out performing arts and vendor booths, and let the kids have fun in the Kids Fest. $5 suggested donation.
The annual Andersonville Sidewalk Sale runs July 24-26 on Clark Street from Argyle to Edgewater. More than two dozen shops and restaurants will have sales both on the sidewalk and inside; see the website for a list of participating businesses.
Wicker Park Fest takes over Milwaukee Avenue from North to Paulina from noon to 10pm today and Sunday. Hear music on three stages -- including headliners Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and Blonde Redhead -- check out performing arts and vendor booths, and let the kids have fun in the Kids Fest. $5 suggested donation.
The annual Andersonville Sidewalk Sale runs July 24-26 on Clark Street from Argyle to Edgewater. More than two dozen shops and restaurants will have sales both on the sidewalk and inside; see the website for a list of participating businesses.
The annual Andersonville Sidewalk Sale runs July 24-26 on Clark Street from Argyle to Edgewater. More than two dozen shops and restaurants will have sales both on the sidewalk and inside; see the website for a list of participating businesses.
The 37th annual Sheffield Music Festival and Garden Walk runs Saturday and today on Sheffield Avenue between Webster and Fullerton from noon to 10pm. Enjoy live music, take self-guided tours of more than 80 neighborhood gardens, and take the family to kids' corner. $7 suggested donation; $10 after 3pm.
In conjunction with the fest, the Chicago Craft Beer Festival runs from 11:30am to 4pm each day. Sample more than 75 beers from local craft breweries. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
The Chinatown Summer Fair is today from 10am to 8pm on Wentworth Avenue from Cermak to 24th Place. Enjoy food in the "Taste of Chinatown," watch a lion dance procession and kung fu demonstrations, and take the kids to the petting zoo and pony rides. Free.
The 37th annual Sheffield Music Festival and Garden Walk runs today and Sunday on Sheffield Avenue between Webster and Fullerton from noon to 10pm. Enjoy live music, take self-guided tours of more than 80 neighborhood gardens, and take the family to kids' corner. $7 suggested donation; $10 after 3pm.
In conjunction with the fest, the Chicago Craft Beer Festival runs from 11:30am to 4pm each day. Sample more than 75 beers from local craft breweries. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents their annual Square Roots festival, a three-day festival featuring live music, local food & beverage vendors, and family activities all weekend long. The festival takes place on Lincoln Avenue, between Montrose and Wilson. A complete schedule is available at the Square Roots website. The fest runs from noon to 9pm today.
West Fest runs Saturday and today from noon to 10pm on Chicago Avenue between Damen and Wood. Hear music on three stages, see live art-making, and bring the kids to the Kid Fest area. Suggested donation $5 per person.
West Fest runs today and Sunday from noon to 10pm on Chicago Avenue between Damen and Wood. Hear music on three stages, see live art-making, and bring the kids to the Kid Fest area. Suggested donation $5 per person.
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents their annual Square Roots festival, a three-day festival featuring live music, local food & beverage vendors, and family activities all weekend long. The festival takes place on Lincoln Avenue, between Montrose and Wilson. A complete schedule is available at the Square Roots website. The fest runs from noon to 11pm today.
The Logan Square Arts Festival runs June 26-28, centered on the square itself as well as locations along Milwaukee Avenue and the surrounding area. The festival features art exhibitions in local galleries and businesses, live music on two stages on the square, food and drink vendors and family-friendly activities. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
The 46th annual Chicago Pride Parade starts at noon today at Broadway and Montrose and runs south on Broadway, onto Halsted, then east on Belmont, then south on Broadway again, then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive. (Got all that?) Be warned, police will be watching for alcohol and doling out $1,000 tickets. Otherwise, free.
Encased meats may be enough for some people, but the inaugural Elston Avenue Sausage Fest is upping the ante when it comes to street fests. Along with mouth-watering sausage, the fest will feature two musical stages and even a showcase from Freelance Wrestling, a Chicago-based wrestling promotion. The fest runs Saturday and today on the 3800 block of north Elston Avenue. Gates to the festivities will be open at noon, and there is a suggested $5 donation for admission.
The Logan Square Arts Festival runs June 26-28, centered on the square itself as well as locations along Milwaukee Avenue and the surrounding area. The festival features art exhibitions in local galleries and businesses, live music on two stages on the square, food and drink vendors and family-friendly activities. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
Encased meats may be enough for some people, but the inaugural Elston Avenue Sausage Fest is upping the ante when it comes to street fests. Along with mouth-watering sausage, the fest will feature live music on two stages and even a showcase from Freelance Wrestling, a Chicago-based wrestling promotion. The event will be occurring today and Sunday on the 3800 block of north Elston Avenue. Gates to the festivities will be open at noon, and there is a suggested $5 donation for admission.
The Logan Square Arts Festival runs June 26-28, centered on the square itself as well as locations along Milwaukee Avenue and the surrounding area. The festival features art exhibitions in local galleries and businesses, live music on two stages on the square, food and drink vendors and family-friendly activities. The festival runs from 6 to 10pm tonight.
Taste of Randolph runs June 19-21 on Randolph Street from Peoria to Racine. Sample food from local restaurants, check out vendors and enjoy live music, including headliners Elephant Revival, Best Coast, Fort Knox Five, the New Mastersounds, Altered Tapes and Edamame; see the schedule for full lineup info. The fest is open from noon to 10pm today. $10 suggested donation at the door, or pay for access to the VIP lounges and private restrooms.
The Green Music Festival returns to Wicker Park, on Damen between North and Schiller, from noon to 10pm Saturday and today. Enjoy live music on two stages -- one of which will be powered by bicycle -- and check out eco-friendly food and craft vendors, a kid-friendly family area, and more. $5 suggested donation.
Pride Fest hits Boystown this weekend, on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace from 11am to 9pm. Party in the street, shop the vendors, see the sights and catch music on multiple stages all day. Among the featured performers today are Big Freedia, Inaya Day and St. Lucia. $7 suggested donation.
Taste of Randolph runs June 19-21 on Randolph Street from Peoria to Racine. Sample food from local restaurants, check out vendors and enjoy live music, including headliners Tennis, the Dandy Warhols, NovaLima, Emancipator Ensemble, Nordjs and Lou Dooben; see the schedule for full lineup info. The fest is open from noon to 10pm today. $10 suggested donation at the door, or pay for access to the VIP lounges and private restrooms.
The Green Music Festival returns to Wicker Park, on Damen between North and Schiller, from noon to 10pm today and Sunday. Enjoy live music on two stages -- one of which will be powered by bicycle -- and check out eco-friendly food and craft vendors, a kid-friendly family area, and more. $5 suggested donation.
Pride Fest hits Boystown this weekend, on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace from 11am to 9pm. Party in the street, shop the vendors, see the sights and catch music on multiple stages all day. Among the featured performers today are Debbie Gibson, Alicia Madison and The Veronicas. $7 suggested donation.
Taste of Randolph runs June 19-21 on Randolph Street from Peoria to Racine. Sample food from local restaurants, check out vendors and enjoy live music, including headliners Dinosaur Jr. and DJ Zebo; see the schedule for full lineup info. The fest is open from 5 to 10pm tonight. $10 suggested donation at the door, or pay for access to the VIP lounges and private restrooms.
The West Loop Craft Beer Festival runs from 1 to 5pm today on Clinton Street between Lake and Washington. Sample beers from more than 40 local and regional craft breweries, balanced with food from a dozen food vendors from Chicago French Market and nearby. Tickets are $50 or $80 for VIP, which gets you in at noon. Proceeds benefit the Neighbors of West Loop community organization. 21+
The 9th annual Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale resumes today at noon, with all the ingredients necessary for a rousing street fest. The event will include live music on two stages, local retailers and artisans, and even a "Family Fun Fest" (although this will only be on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm) area with pony rides and face painting, as well as kids' music. The Family Fun Fest area will be held along Hoyne Avenue from Crystal to Potomac, and Crystal from Hoyne Ave. to Damen Ave. A special section of the event, "Do Fashion," on Hoyne Street from Division to Crystal, will feature local and designer pop-up shops, as well as Do-Fashion Runway Shows. There will also be a Sidewalk Sale along Division Street from Damen to Ashland. Admission is free; however, a $5 donation is requested for admittance to benefit the event organizers, local schools, and the West Town Chamber of Commerce. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
Lincoln Square's Maifest runs May 28-31 at Western and Lincoln. Enjoy live music, fresh German beer and food, and the camaraderie of several hundred of your best friends. Admission is free. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
The 9th annual Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale resumes today at noon, with all the ingredients necessary for a rousing street fest. The event will include live music on two stages, local retailers and artisans, and even a "Family Fun Fest" (although this will only be on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm) area with pony rides and face painting, as well as kids' music. The Family Fun Fest area will be held along Hoyne Avenue from Crystal to Potomac, and Crystal from Hoyne Ave. to Damen Ave. A special section of the event, "Do Fashion," on Hoyne Street from Division to Crystal, will feature local and designer pop-up shops, as well as Do-Fashion Runway Shows. There will also be a Sidewalk Sale along Division Street from Damen to Ashland. Admission is free; however, a $5 donation is requested for admittance to benefit the event organizers, local schools, and the West Town Chamber of Commerce. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
Lincoln Square's Maifest runs May 28-31 at Western and Lincoln. Enjoy live music, fresh German beer and food, and the camaraderie of several hundred of your best friends. Admission is free. The festival runs from noon to 11pm today.
The 9th annual Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale resumes today at noon, with all the ingredients necessary for a rousing street fest. The event will include live music on two stages, local retailers and artisans, and even a "Family Fun Fest" (Saturday and Sunday only) area with pony rides and face painting, as well as kids' music. The Family Fun Fest area will be held along Hoyne Avenue from Crystal to Potomac, and Crystal from Hoyne Ave. to Damen Ave. A special section of the event, "Do Fashion," on Hoyne Street from Division to Crystal, will feature local and designer pop-up shops, as well as Do-Fashion Runway Shows. There will also be a Sidewalk Sale along Division Street from Damen to Ashland. Admission is free; however, a $5 donation is requested for admittance to benefit the event organizers, local schools, and the West Town Chamber of Commerce. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
Lincoln Square's Maifest runs May 28-31 at Western and Lincoln. Enjoy live music, fresh German beer and food, and the camaraderie of several hundred of your best friends. Admission is free. The festival runs from 5 to 11pm tonight.
Lincoln Square's Maifest runs May 28-31 at Western and Lincoln. Enjoy live music, fresh German beer and food, and the camaraderie of several hundred of your best friends. Admission is free. The festival runs from 5 to 9:30pm tonight.
The sixth annual Mole de Mayo, a mole festival and cooking competition, takes over 18th Street in Pilsen from Ashland to Blue Island Avenue Saturday and today from noon to 9pm. Chefs will be serving their own homemade mole dishes, and the festival will have two stages of musical entertainment, visual artists, traditional Azteca danza and lucha libre. Admission is free. More details on Facebook.
The 31st annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival helps kick off street festival season Saturday and today, from noon to 10pm, on Sheffield Avenue from Belmont to Roscoe. Enjoy live music, street fest food and check out vendors. $5 suggested donation.
The sixth annual Mole de Mayo, a mole festival and cooking competition, takes over 18th Street in Pilsen from Ashland to Blue Island Avenue today and Sunday from noon to 9pm. Chefs will be serving their own homemade mole dishes, and the festival will have two stages of musical entertainment, visual artists, traditional Azteca danza and lucha libre. Admission is free. More details on Facebook.
The 31st annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival helps kick off street festival season today and Sunday, from noon to 10pm, on Sheffield Avenue from Belmont to Roscoe. Enjoy live music, street fest food and check out vendors. $5 suggested donation.
Celebrate the 194th Anniversary of Greek Declaration of Independence in style! The Hellenic Heritage Parade will march on Halsted Street in Greektown starting at 2:30pm. Make sure to catch a good view and bring the whole family to this free event.
Witness the spectacular, colorful floats that will crawl west on Devon Avenue from Ridge and then up Western to Warren Park as the Bangladeshi community celebrates its 44th anniversary of independence today. The official kickoff time for the Bangladesh Independence Day Parade is 2:30pm, so don't be late!
Bring your family and friends to the annual South Side Irish Parade! The parade, which began in 1979, has keep itself alive, even reviving from the dead after a two-year hiatus because of rowdy parade-goers. Come early for a good spot along the route (on Western from 103rd to 115th St.) and parking! But remember, this is a family event, and there is a zero tolerance for open alcohol containers along the parade route. The parade steps off at noon. The Emerald Isle Mile , sponsored by Running Excels, will kick off at 11am from 112th and Western, finishing at 104th. Pre-registration is $20 or $25 on the day of the race.
Andersonville's 12th annual Arts & Design Weekend runs Oct. 10-12 throughout the neighborhood. Beginning at 11am today, find art exhibitions, demos and performances in stores, restaurants and other spaces, all free. See the full schedule for details.
Andersonville's 12th annual Arts & Design Weekend runs Oct. 10-12 throughout the neighborhood. Beginning at 11am today, find art exhibitions, demos and performances in stores, restaurants and other spaces, all free. See the full schedule for details.
Andersonville's 12th annual Arts & Design Weekend runs Oct. 10-12 throughout the neighborhood. Beginning at 6pm tonight with the "Night of 100 pARTies," find art exhibitions and performances in stores, restaurants and other spaces, all free. See the full schedule for details.
The 13th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry runs Oct. 3-5 along the Ravenswood corridor between Irving Park Road and Lawrence Avenue. From 11am to 6pm today, view art in galleries and artist studios as well as local businesses. And from noon to 6pm, Ravenswood Detour adds a street festival atmosphere to the mix, with live music, craft beer and spirits, and a food truck corral at Ravenswood and Berteau. $5 suggested donation.
The 13th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry runs Oct. 3-5 along the Ravenswood corridor between Irving Park Road and Lawrence Avenue. From 11am to 7pm today, view art in galleries and artist studios as well as local businesses. From noon to 9pm, Ravenswood Detour adds a street festival atmosphere to the mix, with live music, craft beer and spirits, and a food truck corral at Ravenswood and Berteau. $5 suggested donation.
The 13th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry runs Oct. 3-5 along the Ravenswood corridor between Irving Park Road and Lawrence Avenue. Tonight's opening reception runs from 7:30 to 10:30pm at the Ravenswood Events Center, 4025 N. Ravenswood. $10 admission gets you in for local craft beer, wine and food, plus a raffle and live performances by the Oistrach Symphony Orchestra and the Amaranth belly dance troupe. A photo exhibit from Heartland Alliance will also be on view.
Andersonville turns into a gigantic beer garden, music fest and market full of locally made suds (Begyle, Lake Effect, etc.) today and Sunday from noon to 9pm on Clark Street between Argyle and Carmen Avenues. Suggested donation $5; event benefits the Andersonville Development Corporation.
The Lakeview East neighborhood celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts on Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne. Hours are 10am to 5pm today. Read our preview of the festival in A/C.
The Lakeview East neighborhood celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts this weekend on Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne. Hours are 10am to 6pm today with live music, food and drink tents open until 10pm, and 10am to 5pm tomorrow. Read our preview of the festival in A/C.
German American Fest takes over the street in Lincoln Square, on Lincoln Avenue from Western to Leland. Enjoy German music, dancing, beer and food from noon to 10pm today. Admission is free; you'll need beer tickets to drink.
German American Fest takes over the street in Lincoln Square, on Lincoln Avenue from Western to Leland. Enjoy German music, dancing, beer and food from noon to 11pm today. At 2pm, the Von Steuben Parade makes its way through the festival. Admission is free; you'll need beer tickets to drink.
German American Fest takes over the street in Lincoln Square, on Lincoln Avenue from Western to Leland. Enjoy German music, dancing, beer and food from 5 to 11pm tonight. Admission is free; you'll need beer tickets to drink.
Taste of Polonia runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Jefferson Park. The Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave., is home base, with four stages featuring more than three dozen live musical acts, Polish food and beer, vendors of all sorts and a kids activity area. The festival is open from noon to 10pm today. Tickets are $7; kids under 12 are free.
The 25th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 from 10am to 10pm in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove. Enjoy live music on two stages, browse artisans and food stalls, and visit the pavilions. Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 at the gate daily or $30 for a weekend pass. Family discounts available.
Taste of Polonia runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Jefferson Park. The Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave., is home base, with four stages featuring more than three dozen live musical acts, Polish food and beer, vendors of all sorts and a kids activity area. The festival is open from noon to 10:30pm today. Tickets are $7; kids under 12 are free.
Remix Chicago continues today with big plans to celebrate recycled art and crafts and inspire the community to "Remix, Rethink, and Recycle." This two-day event will benefit local school art programs and feature 12 eco-friendly workshops (not to mention live music and food and drinks). Remix Chicago takes place on Milwaukee Avenue between Fullerton and California, from noon to 10pm. $5 suggested donation.
The 25th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 from 10am to 10pm in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove. Enjoy live music on two stages, browse artisans and food stalls, and visit the pavilions. Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 at the gate daily or $30 for a weekend pass. Family discounts available.
Taste of Polonia runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Jefferson Park. The Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave., is home base, with four stages featuring more than three dozen live musical acts, Polish food and beer, vendors of all sorts and a kids activity area. The festival is open from noon to 10:30pm today. Tickets are $7; kids under 12 are free.
Remix Chicago kicks off today with big plans to celebrate recycled art and crafts and inspire the community to "Remix, Rethink, and Recycle." This two-day event will benefit local school art programs and feature 12 eco-friendly workshops (not to mention live music and food and drinks). Remix Chicago takes place on Milwaukee Avenue between Fullerton and California, from noon to 10pm. $5 suggested donation.
The 25th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 from 10am to 10pm in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove. Enjoy live music on two stages, browse artisans and food stalls, and visit the pavilions. Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 at the gate daily or $30 for a weekend pass. Family discounts available.
Taste of Polonia runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Jefferson Park. The Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave., is home base, with four stages featuring more than three dozen live musical acts, Polish food and beer, vendors of all sorts and a kids activity area. The festival is open from 5 to 10:30pm tonight. Tickets are $7; kids under 12 are free.
The 25th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 from 10am to 10pm in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove. Enjoy live music on two stages, browse artisans and food stalls, and visit the pavilions. Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 at the gate daily or $30 for a weekend pass. Family discounts available.
Logan Square's Boulevard Festival runs Aug. 22-24 in the square at Logan and Milwaukee avenues. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today, with music on two stages culminating in performances by Rubblebucket and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. $5 suggested donation.
The 29th annual Bucktown Arts Festival runs Saturday and today, 11am to 7pm, in Senior Citizens Memorial Park, 2300 N. Oakley Ave. Browse and buy art and crafts from nearly 200 artists; enjoy music on two stages, theater and dance on another; plus children's poetry and kids activities all weekend long. This year there's also a solid-looking line of craft beer on tap. Admission is free, donations gladly accepted.
Logan Square's Boulevard Festival runs Aug. 22-24 in the square at Logan and Milwaukee avenues. The festival runs from noon to 10pm tonight, with music on two stages culminating in performances by the Dean Ween Group and Digital Tape Machine. $5 suggested donation.
The 29th annual Bucktown Arts Festival runs today and Sunday, 11am to 7pm, in Senior Citizens Memorial Park, 2300 N. Oakley Ave. Browse and buy art and crafts from nearly 200 artists; enjoy music on two stages, theater and dance on another; plus children's poetry and kids activities all weekend long. This year there's also a solid-looking line of craft beer on tap. Admission is free, donations gladly accepted.
Logan Square comes alive at this three-day street festival of music, food and booze (the Holy Trinity of Chicago summers), which kicks off today at 5:30pm and runs through Sunday night. Dean Ween Group and JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound are among the bands in attendance. Event at 3100 W. Logan; your $5 admission benefits St. Luke's Lutheran Church.
Chicago Festa Italiana runs Aug. 14-17 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy music on three stages, sample (mostly) Italian foods from Little Italy restaurants and vendors, and enjoy the neighborhood festival atmosphere. You can also take a trolley tour of historic Little Italy from noon to 5pm. The fest is open from noon to 11pm today. $5 suggested donation.
The Albany Park neighborhood represents a very diverse area in the city, so what better event to host than World Fest at its doorstep! The entertainment starts Saturday at 12:30pm with Tsukasa Taiko (Asian drumming) and continues with many other acts through the evening Saturday and Sunday.
Chicago Festa Italiana runs Aug. 14-17 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy music on three stages, sample (mostly) Italian foods from Little Italy restaurants and vendors, and enjoy the neighborhood festival atmosphere. You can also take a trolley tour of historic Little Italy from noon to 5pm. The fest is open from noon to 11pm today. $5 suggested donation.
Chicago Festa Italiana runs Aug. 14-17 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy music on three stages, sample (mostly) Italian foods from Little Italy restaurants and vendors, and enjoy the neighborhood festival atmosphere. The fest is open from 5pm to 11pm today. $5 suggested donation.
Chicago Festa Italiana runs Aug. 14-17 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy music on three stages, sample (mostly) Italian foods from Little Italy restaurants and vendors, and enjoy the neighborhood festival atmosphere. The fest is open from 5pm to 11pm today. $5 suggested donation.
Retro on Roscoe fills up Roscoe Avenue in Roscoe Village from Damen to Oakley Saturday and today from noon to 10pm. Watch live music on three stages, send the little ones to the kids area for fun activities, and check out the classic car show. $10 donation requested.
The 59th annual Ginza Festival, runs Aug. 8-10 at the Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St. Enjoy traditional Japanese foods, watch martial arts demonstrations, dance, and taiko drum and other musical performances, and browse crafts by visiting Japanese artisans. A donation of $7 for adults, $6 for children and seniors is requested. The festival is open from 11:30am to 6pm today.
The 33rd annual Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison in Boystown Saturday and today from 11am to 10pm. Shop, eat street fair food, and enjoy music on three stages -- culminating tonight in a live performance by Karmin. $10 donation requested.
Relish your weekend at the Chicago History Museum's second annual hot dog fest. Grab a sausage from one of eight Chicago vendors and check out 90s tribute bands like Hello Weekend and Don't Speak. 1601 N Clark St., 11am-7pm. Free.
Retro on Roscoe fills up Roscoe Avenue in Roscoe Village from Damen to Oakley today and Sunday from noon to 10pm. Watch live music on three stages, send the little ones to the kids area for fun activities, and check out the classic car show. $10 donation requested.
The 59th annual Ginza Festival, runs Aug. 8-10 at the Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St. Enjoy traditional Japanese foods, watch martial arts demonstrations, dance, and taiko drum and other musical performances, and browse crafts by visiting Japanese artisans. A donation of $7 for adults, $6 for children and seniors is requested. The festival is open from 11:30am to 9:30pm today.
The 33rd annual Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison in Boystown today and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. Shop, eat street fair food, and enjoy music on three stages -- culminating tonight in a live performance by Belinda Carlisle. $10 donation requested.
Relish your weekend at the Chicago History Museum's second annual hot dog fest. Beginning today, you can grab a sausage from one of eight Chicago vendors while checking out tribute bands like Who's Who and Kashmir. 1601 N Clark St., 10am-5pm. Free.
The 59th annual Ginza Festival, runs Aug. 8-10 at the Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St. Enjoy traditional Japanese foods, watch martial arts demonstrations, dance, and taiko drum and other musical performances, and browse crafts by visiting Japanese artisans. A donation of $7 for adults, $6 for children and seniors is requested. The festival is open from 5:30 to 9pm tonight.
Fiesta del Sol, an annual fundraising event organized by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, runs this weekend from July 31 to Aug. 3 at 1400 W. Cermak Rd. The biggest Latino festival in the Midwest, activities include futbol, Latino art, carnival rides, rollercoasters, and food from dozens of taquerias, hurache vendors, and more. The festival is open from 11am to 10pm today. Free.
Fiesta del Sol, an annual fundraising event organized by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, runs this weekend from July 31 to Aug. 3 at 1400 W. Cermak Rd. The biggest Latino festival in the Midwest, activities include futbol, Latino art, carnival rides, rollercoasters, and food from dozens of taquerias, hurache vendors, and more. The festival is open 11am to 11pm today. Free.
Fiesta del Sol, an annual fundraising event organized by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, runs this weekend from July 31 to Aug. 3 at 1400 W. Cermak Rd. The biggest Latino festival in the Midwest, activities include futbol, Latino art, carnival rides, rollercoasters, and food from dozens of taquerias, hurache vendors, and more. The festival is open from 11am to 11pm today. Free.
Fiesta del Sol, an annual fundraising event organized by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, runs this weekend from July 31 to Aug. 3 at 1400 W. Cermak Rd. The biggest Latino festival in the Midwest, activities include futbol, Latino art, carnival rides, rollercoasters, and food from dozens of taquerias, hurache vendors, and more. The festival is open from 5 to 10pm tonight. Free.
Wicker Park Fest runs Saturday and today on Milwaukee Avenue between Paulina and North. Enjoy live music on three stages, check out arts and crafts vendors, eat tasty food and take the little ones to the kids fest. The festival is open from noon to 10pm. $5 donation requested.
Wicker Park Fest runs today and Sunday on Milwaukee Avenue between Paulina and North. Enjoy live music on three stages, check out arts and crafts vendors, eat tasty food and take the little ones to the kids fest. The festival is open from noon to 10pm. $5 donation requested.
The 46th annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Music Festival runs Saturday and today from noon to 10pm, on Sheffield Avenue between Fullerton and Webster. Catch tons of live music on two stages, tour neighborhood gardens, take the little ones to the kids corner, and enjoy festival food from local vendors. $7 suggested donation; $10 after 3pm.
The 36th annual The Chinatown Summer Fair runs from 10am to 8pm today near the Chinatown Gate, on Wentworth Avenue south of Cermak. Watch the dragon and lion dance procession, shop artisans and vendors, enjoy Chinese street food and other snacks, and more. Admission is free.
The third annual Chicago Craft Beer Festival runs today and Sunday on Sheffield Avenue from Webster to Fullerton, from noon to 4pm each day. Sample more than 100 beers from over two dozen craft brewers. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door, with non-drinking "buddy" passes available for $20. 21+
The 10th annual West Fest runs Saturday and today, noon to 10pm, on Chicago Ave. between Damen and Wood. In addition to the music on three stages, the Windy City Rollers host live roller derby demos and an exhibition match, as well as live BMX bike demos, a Kids Fest provides lots of family-friendly activities, Pet Fest gets Fido into the act. $5 suggested donation.
Roscoe Village Burger Fest runs Saturday and today on Belmont Avenue between Damen and Oakley, from noon to 10pm each day. Enjoy burgers from more than a dozen restaurants, plus music on two stages (culminating tonight with headliners Trippin' Billies and This Must Be the Band), arts and craft vendors and a Kids Zone with family-friendly activities. $8 suggested admission.
The Square Roots Festival runs July 11-13 on Lincoln Avenue between Montrose and Wilson. There'll be music on two stages and more than 30 craft beers on tap. The festival is open from noon to 9pm tonight. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids; $20 for families.
The Irish American Heritage Center's Irish Fest runs July 11-13 at the Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. Enjoy live music -- including Gaelic Storm and the Chancey Brothers -- as well as traditional Irish dancers, an arts and craft show, food and drink, and more. The festival runs from 10am to 11pm today, and kicks off with a mass and breakfast at 11am. Admission is $20.
Roscoe Village Burger Fest runs today and Sunday on Belmont Avenue between Damen and Oakley, from noon to 10pm each day. Enjoy burgers from more than a dozen restaurants, plus music on two stages (culminating tonight with headliner Better Than Ezra), arts and craft vendors and a Kids Zone with family-friendly activities. $8 suggested admission.
The Irish American Heritage Center's Irish Fest runs July 11-13 at the Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. Enjoy live music -- including Kevin Flynn & the Avondale Ramblers, the Boils and the Mickey Finns -- as well as traditional Irish dancers, an arts and craft show, food and drink, and more. The festival runs from noon to 1am today. Admission is $15.
The Square Roots Festival runs July 11-13 on Lincoln Avenue between Montrose and Wilson. There'll be music on two stages and more than 30 craft beers on tap. The festival is open from noon to 11pm tonight. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids; $20 for families.
The 10th annual West Fest runs today and Sunday, noon to 10pm, on Chicago Ave. between Damen and Wood. In addition to the music on three stages, the Windy City Rollers host live roller derby demos and an exhibition match, as well as live BMX bike demos, a Kids Fest provides lots of family-friendly activities, Pet Fest gets Fido into the act. $5 suggested donation.
This annual festival brings together beer-lovers and bike-lovers for a day of entertainment (among them Mucca Pazza and The Reals), a bike parade, costume contests, and of course, a lot of beer courtesy of New Belgium Brewing. And at the end, someone will give up their car for a bike for one year. Really. Event runs 10am-5pm at Palmer Square, Palmer between Sacramento and Kedzie. Free
The Irish American Heritage Center's Irish Fest runs July 11-13 at the Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. Enjoy live music -- including tonight's headliners, the Tossers -- as well as traditional Irish dancers, an arts and craft show, food and drink, and more. The festival runs from 6pm to 1am today. Admission is $15. Also tonight is a special performance by Phil Coulter at 7pm; tickets are $35.
The Square Roots Festival runs July 11-13 on Lincoln Avenue between Montrose and Wilson. There'll be music on two stages and more than 30 craft beers on tap. The festival is open from 5 to 10pm tonight. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids; $20 for families.
The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival runs June 27-29 on Milwaukee Avenue between Kedzie and Diversey. The festival features live music on two stages, pop-up galleries, performance art, family activities and food from local bars and restaurants. The festival runs from noon to 10pm tonight. $5 donation requested.
The 30th annual World's Largest Block Party runs today and Saturday outside Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 W. Adams Ave. Headliners tonight are the Mowgli's and Third Eye Blind; doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $40 per day, or $70 for the weekend.
The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival runs June 27-29 on Milwaukee Avenue between Kedzie and Diversey. The festival features live music on two stages, pop-up galleries, performance art, family activities and food from local bars and restaurants. The festival runs from noon to 10pm tonight. $5 donation requested.
The 30th annual World's Largest Block Party runs today and Saturday outside Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 W. Adams Ave. Headliners tonight are G. Love & Special Sauce and Guster; doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $40 per day, or $70 for the weekend.
The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival runs June 27-29 on Milwaukee Avenue between Kedzie and Diversey. The festival features live music on two stages, pop-up galleries, performance art, family activities and food from local bars and restaurants. The festival runs from 5 to 10pm tonight. $5 donation requested.
Pride Fest runs Saturday and today on Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison. Enjoy live music, drag shows, dance performances and interviews (today Carlito Olivero is interviewed on the North Stage at 3pm), plus the usual neighborhood fest drink and food tents and shopping. $10 suggested donation.
Pride Fest runs today and Sunday from 11am to 11pm on Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison. Enjoy live music, drag shows, dance performances and interviews (today Jennifer Hudson is interviewed on the North Stage at 2:30pm), plus the usual neighborhood fest drink and food tents and shopping. $10 suggested donation.
Taste of Randolph Street runs June 13-15 on Randolph Street from Peoria Street to Racine Avenue, and features food from area restaurants and lots of live music and DJs on three stages. The festival runs from noon to 10pm tonight. $10 suggested donation.
The fourth annual Six Corners BBQ Fest is today and Sunday at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Cicero and Irving Park. The fest features live music, art and craft vendors, a kids corner and of course barbecue -- including the Meat on Milwaukee neighborhood cookoff -- all from noon to 9pm today. $5 donation requested at the gates.
The 65th annual Old Town Art Fair runs from 10am to 6pm Saturday and today in the Old Town Triangle (Wisconsin Avenue on the north, Orleans Street and Lincoln Park West, Menomonee Avenue on the south, plus a little bit of North Park Avenue north of Willow -- here's a PDF map). View and purchase the work of more than 250 artists, enjoy live music and food, and maybe go on the neighborhood garden walk. $7 donation requested.
Taste of Randolph Street runs June 13-15 on Randolph Street from Peoria Street to Racine Avenue, and features food from area restaurants and lots of live music and DJs on three stages. The festival runs from noon to 10pm tonight. $10 suggested donation.
The fourth annual Six Corners BBQ Fest is today and Sunday at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Cicero and Irving Park. The fest features live music, art and craft vendors, professional wrestling, a kids corner and of course barbecue, all from noon to 10pm today. $5 donation requested at the gates.
The 65th annual Old Town Art Fair runs from 10am to 6pm today and Sunday in the Old Town Triangle (Wisconsin Avenue on the north, Orleans Street and Lincoln Park West, Menomonee Avenue on the south, plus a little bit of North Park Avenue north of Willow -- here's a PDF map). View and purchase the work of more than 250 artists, enjoy live music and food, and maybe go on the neighborhood garden walk. $7 donation requested.
Taste of Randolph Street runs June 13-15 on Randolph Street from Peoria Street to Racine Avenue, and features food from area restaurants and lots of live music and DJs on three stages. The festival runs from 5 to 10pm tonight. $10 suggested donation.
Meat comes alive at this weekend-long homage to ribs, which June 6-8 at the intersection of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park. Sample ribs and other foods, enjoy live music and other activities. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today. $5 suggestion donation.
Andersonville gets its party on at Midsommarfest, the annual weekend-long street festival on Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa. Bands, food, kids entertainment, and sidewalk sales from local vendors await you. The fest runs 11am to 10pm today. Suggested donation $10; kids under 12 and seniors over 65 are free.
Meat comes alive at this weekend-long homage to ribs, which June 6-8 at the intersection of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park. Sample ribs and other foods, enjoy live music and other activities. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today. $5 suggestion donation.
Andersonville gets its party on at Midsommarfest, the annual weekend-long street festival on Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa. Bands, food, kids entertainment, and sidewalk sales from local vendors await you. The fest runs 11am to 10pm today. Suggested donation $10; kids under 12 and seniors over 65 are free.
Saturday, June 7th 11 AM-6 PM and Sunday June 8th 10AM-5PM, Hyde Park is hosting their annual 57th Street Art Fair. This will mark the 67th year that Hyde Park has been hosting this event. The fair is located between Kenwood and Woodlawn. Admission is free!
Printer's Row Lit Fest celebrates 30 years this weekend. Browse booksellers' stalls, attend author readings and discussions, and more. All outdoor events are free, but indoor talks and sessions are individually ticketed. See the festival schedule for details, and buy a $30 Fest Pass and get two tickets to up to five events, and download the TribBooks app for festival info and exclusives. Gates open at 10am.
Andersonville gets its party on at Midsommarfest, the annual weekend-long street festival on Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa. Bands, food, kids entertainment, and sidewalk sales from local vendors await you. The fest runs 5 to 10pm tonight. Suggested donation $5.
Meat comes alive at this weekend-long homage to ribs, which begins tonight from 5pm to 10pm and runs through Sunday at the intersection of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park. Sample ribs and other foods, enjoy live music and other activities. $5 suggestion donation. Be sure to catch the rib eating competition tonight at 6:30pm.
Maifest returns to Lincoln Square May 29-June 1, taking over Lincoln Avenue from Leland to Western next to the Brown Line tracks. The festival runs from noon to 10pm tonight, with live music and plenty of German beer and food. Admission is free.
Do-Division takes over Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt with music on two stages, shopping and family fun May 30-June 1. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
There's also Family Fun Fest, filled with kid-friendly music and activities, running on Hoyne from Crystal to Potomac, and Crystal from Hoyne to Damen, noon to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.
East Stage
1:15pm - Ne-Hi
2:30pm - Curtis Harvey
4pm - Milagres
5:30pm - GoldLink
7pm - Slow Magic
8:30pm - People Under The Stairs
West Stage
2pm - Secret Service
3:15pm - Muscle Worship
4:30pm - Velocirapter
6pm - Barber Green
7:30pm - Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
9pm - J Mascis
Maifest returns to Lincoln Square May 29-June 1, taking over Lincoln Avenue from Leland to Western next to the Brown Line tracks. The festival runs from noon to 11pm tonight, with live music and plenty of German beer and food. Admission is free.
Do-Division takes over Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt with music on two stages, shopping and family fun May 30-June 1. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
There's also Family Fun Fest, filled with kid-friendly music and activities, running on Hoyne from Crystal to Potomac, and Crystal from Hoyne to Damen, noon to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.
East Stage
1:30pm - The Arts of Life Band
2:30 - Jimmy Whispers
4pm - Radar Eyes
5:30pm - Make-Overs
7pm - Screaming Females
8:30pm - Bass Drum of Death
West Stage
2pm - The Welcome
3:15 - The Island of Misfit Toys
4:30pm - Elephant Gun
6pm - Martin Van Ruin
7:30pm - The Weeks
9pm - JD McPherson
Maifest returns to Lincoln Square May 29-June 1, taking over Lincoln Avenue from Leland to Western next to the Brown Line tracks. The festival runs from 5 to 11pm tonight, with live music and plenty of German beer and food. Admission is free.
Do-Division takes over Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt with music on two stages, shopping and family fun May 30-June 1. The festival runs from 5 to 10pm today.
East Stage
5:30pm - Basic Cable
7pm - Oozing Wound
8:30pm High On Fire
West Stage
5:45pm - The O'Mys
7:15pm - Marro
8:45pm - JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound
Maifest returns to Lincoln Square May 29-June 1, taking over Lincoln Avenue from Leland to Western next to the Brown Line tracks. The festival runs from 5 to 9:30pm tonight, with live music and plenty of German beer and food. Admission is free.
The annual Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale takes place today from 10am to 4pm. More than 100 neighborhood residents will be selling stuff; grab a PDF map and start browsing.
Today, May 24th and tomorrow, May 25th, the Randolph Street Market Festival will be occurring on 350 Block West Randolph and 1340 W. Washington Street. The festival is an urban antique market which features fashion, art, treasures, as well as food, drinks and music. General admission is $8, $10 at the gate.
West Town Bikes and Ciclo Urbano celebrate their 5th anniversary, and a new Fabrication Workshop Space, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and block party at 2459 W. Division St., from 12pm-6pm. Hosted by Alex Wilson (WTB Executive Director) and Eduardo Arocho (Executive Director, Division Street Business Development Association). Special guests include 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado and Jose E. Lopez, Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. There will be free food and barbecue, BMX and skateboarding demos, and a performance by AfriCaribe. Free and open to the public.
The annual South Side Irish Parade starts at noon today down in Beverly. The parade marches down Western Avenue from 103rd to 115th Street. Free.
The Northalsted Winter Fest begins today from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m with various events such as a live ice sculpting display. Between 2 - 4 p.m., Soup Walk will pair restaurants with retailers. Some pairings include The Chicago Diner at Paired Wine, Taverna 750 at Lighting by Fox, Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club at NoteworthyNotes and more. Admission is free.
Floats, music and more. From Argyle to Sheridan, Sheridan to Lawrence to Broadway and back to Argyle. The parade steps off at 1pm. More information here. Free.
Up to 35 shops and boutiques, salons and restaurants along Division between Ashland and Leavitt are participating in this year's Do-Division Holiday. From 11 a.m.-6 p.m. this December 7th-8th, there'll be events and kids activities like (wooden) Snowman and wreath-making, carolers and live music. Designated food areas are serving hot cocoa, hot toddies, mulled wine, and more. There's free wine and holiday bites sampling at select shops and a dog adoption event. Jolly Trolleys will be available to transport shoppers from Michigan to Division, and they're serving drinks too.
On December 7th and 8th, the local home design boutiques, furniture and accessory-makers, and vintage and antique collectors along the Grand Avenue Design District (on Grand between Ashland and Western) offer holiday discounts, free treats, carols, and crafts. Shop from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Up to 35 shops and boutiques, salons and restaurants along Division between Ashland and Leavitt are participating in this year's Do-Division Holiday. From 11 a.m.-6 p.m. this December 7th-8th, there'll be events and kids activities like (wooden) Snowman and wreath-making, carolers and live music. Designated food areas are serving hot cocoa, hot toddies, mulled wine, and more. There's free wine and holiday bites sampling at select shops and a dog adoption event. Jolly Trolleys will be available to transport shoppers from Michigan to Division, and they're serving drinks too.
On December 7th and 8th, the local home design boutiques, furniture and accessory-makers, and vintage and antique collectors along the Grand Avenue Design District (on Grand between Ashland and Western) offer holiday discounts, free treats, carols, and crafts. Shop from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The 11th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Oct. 11-13 throughout the neighborhood, mostly on or near Clark Street from Winnemac to Hollywood. Events begin at 11am today; see the full schedule for details. Free.
The 11th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Oct. 11-13 throughout the neighborhood, mostly on or near Clark Street from Winnemac to Hollywood. Events begin at 11am today; see the full schedule for details. Free.
The 11th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Oct. 11-13 throughout the neighborhood, beginning with the "Night of 100 Parties" tonight at stores on or near Clark Street from Winnemac to Hollywood. See the full schedule for details. Free.
Still ale-ing from Friends of the Craft a few nights ago at the St. Matthias school hall (4910 North Claremont Avenue)? Well, there's no better way to cure a little hangover than with a little wine at Friends of the Grape. For just $50 at the door ($45 pre-sale) you can turn a donation into fine wines, just as Jesus did with water, from local Lincoln Square restaurants, while bidding on golf packages and other quality items in their silent auction.
The Ravenswood Art Walk runs Saturday and today along the Ravenswood Avenue corridor from Irving Park to Lawrence. Tour artists' studios, galleries, shops and industrial businesses along the route, and enjoy live music on the main stage at Ravenswood and Wilson. The festival is open from 11am to 6pm today. Free.
In addition to the Art Walk, there's also Detour, a craft beer garden and food truck court, open from noon to 7pm today at Ravenswood and Berteau.
The Ravenswood Art Walk runs today and Sunday along the Ravenswood Avenue corridor from Irving Park to Lawrence. Tour artists' studios, galleries, shops and industrial businesses along the route, and enjoy live music on the main stage at Ravenswood and Wilson. The festival is open from 11am to 7pm today. Free.
In addition to the Art Walk, there's also Detour, a craft beer garden and food truck court, open from noon to 9pm today at Ravenswood and Berteau.
Microbrews are all the rage these days, especially in our fair city. And if there's anything more certain than death and taxes, it's beer and God. Well, at least at St. Matthias school hall at 4910 North Claremont Avenue this particular evening. Come join Friends of the Craft, and for just $35 you can enjoy samplings from Half Acre, Begyle, Lake Effect to name a few. You'll thank the good Lord you did.
A Day in Avondale is a daylong event showcasing the neighborhood's artists and businesses. From 11am to 7pm, see locally made art in more than 30 locations around Avondale, followed by an afterparty at Elastic Arts, 2830 N. Milwaukee Ave., from 7 to 11pm featuring burlesque and live music. All free.
Craft beer (lots of it -- from places like Revolution, Begyle and Off Color), live entertainment, and shopping make up Andersonville's City Made Fest, which runs Saturday and today on Clark Street between Argyle and Carmen, from noon to 9pm. $5 suggested donation.
Craft beer (lots of it -- from places like Revolution, Begyle and Off Color), live entertainment, and shopping make up Andersonville's City Made Fest, which runs today and Sunday on Clark Street between Argyle and Carmen, from noon to 9pm. $5 suggested donation.
Crush in Old Town runs Saturday and today on Wells Street from North to Schiller. Sample dozens of wines as well as several local beers, and enjoy live music and food from Old Town restaurants. There's also a grape-stomping competition at 2pm each day. Admission to the event is free, but passes for tastings cost $40 in advance, $45 on-site, and allow you to sample up to 15 beers or wines. The festival is open from noon to 9pm today.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts takes place today and Sunday on Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne. View works by more than 175 artists, plus live music, cooking demos, and activities for the kids. The festival runs from 10am to 5pm today.
Crush in Old Town runs today and Sunday on Wells Street from North to Schiller. Sample dozens of wines as well as several local beers, and enjoy live music and food from Old Town restaurants. There's also a grape-stomping competition at 2pm each day. Admission to the event is free, but passes for tastings cost $40 in advance, $45 on-site, and allow you to sample up to 15 beers or wines. The festival is open from noon to 10pm today.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts takes place today and Sunday on Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne. View works by more than 175 artists, plus live music, cooking demos, and activities for the kids. The festival runs from 10am to 6pm today.
The annual German Day Festival takes over Lincoln Square, on Leland from Western to Lincoln and Lincoln to Eastwood, Sept. 6-8. The festival runs from 10am to 9pm today, with music, beer and German food. Admission is free.
The annual German Day Festival takes over Lincoln Square, on Leland from Western to Lincoln and Lincoln to Eastwood, Sept. 6-8. The festival runs from 10am to 11pm today, with music, beer and German food. The annual Von Steuben Parade is at 2pm. Admission is free.
The Guinness Oyster Festival returns to Roscoe Village today from 11am to 10pm at the intersection of Damen and Roscoe avenues. Featuring, of course, lots of Guinness and tons of oysters, there's also a full schedule of bands on two stages, as well as art and craft vendors. $7 donation at the door.
Leavitt Stage
12:15pm - Trippin Billies
2:45pm - Fletcher
4pm - Identity Irish Dancers
5pm - The Chancey Brothers
7pm - Genevieve
8:30pm - Rusted Root
Damen Stage
noon - Ryan Powers & The Secret Weapons
1:30pm - The Future Laureates
3pm - Mike Golden & Friends
4:30pm - The Hooks
6pm - The Tossers
8:30pm - Tommy Malone of The Subdudes
The annual German Day Festival takes over Lincoln Square, on Leland from Western to Lincoln and Lincoln to Eastwood, Sept. 6-8. The festival kicks off from 6pm to 11pm tonight, with music, beer and German food. Admission is free.
The 24th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove, from 10am to 10pm each day. Browse a marketplace with more than 300 artists and vendors; sample food from local restaurants; visit pavilions organized around topics such as books, spirituality and cyberspace; and enjoy music on two stages -- Brandy is the headliner tonight. Admission is $20 per day at the gate, or $30 for a weekend festival pass. Children under 12 and seniors over 65 are $5. Family passes are $30 per day, and include admission for two adults and up to four children.
The 24th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove, from 10am to 10pm each day. Browse a marketplace with more than 300 artists and vendors; sample food from local restaurants; visit pavilions organized around topics such as books, spirituality and cyberspace; and enjoy music on two stages. Admission is $20 per day at the gate, or $30 for a weekend festival pass. Children under 12 and seniors over 65 are $5. Family passes are $30 per day, and include admission for two adults and up to four children.
The 24th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove, from 10am to 10pm each day. Browse a marketplace with more than 300 artists and vendors; sample food from local restaurants; visit pavilions organized around topics such as books, spirituality and cyberspace; and enjoy music on two stages. Admission is $20 per day at the gate, or $30 for a weekend festival pass. Children under 12 and seniors over 65 are $5. Family passes are $30 per day, and include admission for two adults and up to four children.
The 24th annual African Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in Washington Park, 51st and Cottage Grove, from 10am to 10pm each day. Browse a marketplace with more than 300 artists and vendors; sample food from local restaurants; visit pavilions organized around topics such as books, spirituality and cyberspace; and enjoy music on two stages. Admission is $20 per day at the gate, or $30 for a weekend festival pass. Children under 12 and seniors over 65 are $5. Family passes are $30 per day, and include admission for two adults and up to four children.
Festa Italiana takes over Taylor Street from Racine to Ashland Aug. 22-25. Enjoy live music by (mostly) Italian-American acts, shop local vendors, enjoy Italian food -- maybe even participate in a meatball-eating contest or grape stomp -- play bocce and more. The festival is open from 2 to 10pm today.
The Boulevard Logan Square music festival and the Brasil Fest run simultaneously Aug. 23-25 on the Logan Boulevard parkway between Albany and Mozart. Today's lineup for Boulevard Fest features Community Health, Man Is Man, Las BomPleneras, Roadkill Ghost Choir, The Lonely Wild, Spirit Family Reunion and Snarky Puppy.. Brasil Fest features the Rob Block Quintet, Mr. Brasil, Passistas Samba Dance Group, DJ Newlie, Rio Dio, Handphibians, and a Carnaval parade at the end of the night. Both festivals run from noon to 10pm today. Suggested donation $5.
The 10th annual Bash on Wabash runs Saturday and today on Wabash Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Place. There's music all day on the the stage curated by Reggies as well as a kids stage. There are lots of free activities for adults and kids, food trucks and a variety of local vendors. $5 suggested donation; kids stage is a $2 suggested donation for adults, free for kids. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the South Loop Community Church Food Pantry. The festival is open from 11am to 10pm each day.
Kids Stage
1pm - Sherwood School of Music
1:50pm - Tracer Bullet
2pm - Mother Heron ft. Hoopy Hoops with Mister Petey
3pm - Bottle and Bottega (Painting)
4pm - Spanish Storytelling & Singing
5pm - Fit4Mom Chicago Stroller Workout
Reggies Rock Stage
noon - Kate Sallsbury
1pm - District 97
1:50pm - Ockams Razor
2:40pm - American English
3:45pm - Halfmoon Mad
4:45pm - American English
5:50pm - Get Up With The Get Downs
7pm - American English
8pm - Mr. Blotto
The Boulevard Logan Square music festival and the Brasil Fest run simultaneously Aug. 23-25 on the Logan Boulevard parkway between Albany and Mozart. Today's lineup for Boulevard Fest features the 10-10-10 Youth Program with ALSO, Cosby Sweater, IndigoSun, Queer Contra Dance, Logan Chamber Players, The Floozies, Eliot Lipp and BoomBox. Brasil Fest features Dois No Choro and guests, Cecy Santana Bandm, the Dill Costa Quintet, Group Axé Capoeira, Boteco Soul, Soulphonetics, Samba1 Brazilian Dance Group and Chicago Samba. Both festivals run from noon to 10pm today. Suggested donation $5.
Festa Italiana takes over Taylor Street from Racine to Ashland Aug. 22-25. Enjoy live music by (mostly) Italian-American acts, shop local vendors, enjoy Italian food -- maybe even participate in a meatball-eating contest or grape stomp -- play bocce and more. The festival is open from noon to 11pm tonight.
The 10th annual Bash on Wabash runs today and Sunday on Wabash Ave between 13th Street and 14th Place. There's music all day on the the stage curated by Reggies as well as a kids stage. There are lots of free activities for adults and kids, food trucks and a variety of local vendors. $5 suggested donation; kids stage is a $2 suggested donation for adults, free for kids. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the South Loop Community Church Food Pantry. The festival is open from 11am to 10pm each day.
Kids Stage
noon - Allie Jae Music
1pm GHabit Storytelling
2pm - Amy Lowe
3pm - Mommy & Me Yoga by West Loop Athletic Club
4pm - Sarah Jayne Lane Music
5pm - Drum Chicago
6pm - El Stoppers Band
Reggies Rock Stage
1pm - Ungnomes
1:50pm - Tracer Bullet
2:40pm - AfroZep
3:40pm - Turquoise Jeep
4:40pm - Pyyramids
5:40pm - Kevin Daniels & Friends
6:30pm - Lydia Loveless
7:50pm - Mathien
9pm - Truckfighters
Festa Italiana takes over Taylor Street from Racine to Ashland Aug. 22-25. Enjoy live music by (mostly) Italian-American acts, shop local vendors, enjoy Italian food -- maybe even participate in a meatball-eating contest or grape stomp -- play bocce and more. The festival is open from 5 to 11pm tonight.
The Boulevard Logan Square music festival and the Brasil Fest run simultaneously Aug. 23-25 on the Logan Boulevard parkway between Albany and Mozart. Tonight's lineup for Boulevard Fest features Gentleman Hall, Dugas and The Whigs, while Brasil Fest features Paulinho Garcia Quintet, DJ Mwelwa Musambacine and Swing Brasileiro. Both run from 5pm to 10pm tonight. Suggested donation $5.
Festa Italiana takes over Taylor Street from Racine to Ashland Aug. 22-25. Enjoy live music by (mostly) Italian-American acts, shop local vendors, enjoy Italian food -- maybe even participate in a meatball-eating contest or grape stomp -- play bocce and more. The festival is open from 5 to 11pm tonight.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Fest runs this weekend, Aug. 16-18, in the church parking lot, 2727 W. Winona Ave. There's Greek music and dancing and a marketplace, but really this is a festival about food, and there's plenty of it. $2 donation at the door is requested; bring cash for the food and beverage tents. The fest is open from noon to midnight today.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Fest runs this weekend, Aug. 16-18, in the church parking lot, 2727 W. Winona Ave. There's Greek music and dancing and a marketplace, but really this is a festival about food, and there's plenty of it. $2 donation at the door is requested; bring cash for the food and beverage tents. The fest is open from noon to midnight today.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Fest runs this weekend, Aug. 16-18, in the church parking lot, 2727 W. Winona Ave. There's Greek music and dancing and a marketplace, but really this is a festival about food, and there's plenty of it. $2 donation at the door is requested; bring cash for the food and beverage tents. The fest is open from 5pm to 11pm tonight.
Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison for one of the largest neighborhood festivals in the city, Saturday and today from 11am to 10pm. Enjoy six blocks worth of food and drink, arts and craft vendors, and music on four stages. Musical highlights today include David Cassidy, Lynda Carter and Andy Bell of Erasure; see the full schedule here. $5 suggested donation.
Here's your chance to learn to make kimchi! Visit Albany Park today to celebrate and learn about Korean culture at the 18th Annual Chicago Korean Festival. Besides a kimchi demonstration and the Korean Food Market, there's loads of activities, like Ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling) and competitions, including a kimchi eating contest, a K-Pop singing contest with a performance by J-Reyez and Lydia Paek at 6p.m., a K-Pop dance contest, a 5K, and breakdancing. You can register for the competitions and buy advanced food and drink tickets online. Festival runs from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at 3600-3850 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue.
Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison for one of the largest neighborhood festivals in the city today and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. Enjoy six blocks worth of food and drink, arts and craft vendors, and music on four stages. Musical highlights today include Aaron Carter, K. Rose, Cherie Curry, 10,000 Maniacs and Wilson Phillips; see the full schedule here. $5 suggested donation.
Here's your chance to learn to make kimchi! Visit Albany Park today to celebrate and learn about Korean culture at the 18th Annual Chicago Korean Festival. Besides a kimchi demonstration and the Korean Food Market, there's Ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling), and breakdancing. You can register and buy advanced food and drink tickets online. More activities follow tomorrow, including a kimchi eating contest. Festival runs from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at 3600-3850 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue.
Wicker Park Fest fills the streets on Milwaukee Avenue from North to Paulina today and Sunday from noon to 10pm each day. Catch dozens of bands on three stages, enjoy tasty food from local vendors and shop local businesses. $5 suggested donation.
North Stage:
2:20pm - Meat Wave
3:25pm - Secret Colours
4:30pm - Creepy Band
5:35pm - Treasure Fleet
6:40pm - Fly Golden Eagle
7:45pm - Reigning Sound
9pm - Roky Erickson
Center Stage:
3pm - Polarcode
4pm - The Easthills
5pm - Midwest Hype
6pm - Brighton MA
7:15pm - Hey Champ
8:45pm - Mucca Pazza
South Stage:
2:05pm - Mark Rose
3:10pm - AM Taxi
4:15pm - Planetsexploter
5:20pm - Restorations
6:25pm - Trapper Schoepp & The Shades
7:30pm - Teenage Bottlerocket
8:45pm - Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
Wicker Park Fest fills the streets on Milwaukee Avenue from North to Paulina today and Sunday from noon to 10pm each day. Catch dozens of bands on three stages, enjoy tasty food from local vendors and shop local businesses. $5 suggested donation.
North Stage:
2:20pm - Walkie Talkies
3:25pm - Pet Lions
4:30pm - Santah
5:20pm - Kid Karate
6:40pm - Delicate Steve
7:45pm - Bahamas
9pm - Man Man
Center Stage:
3pm - The Hecks
3:45pm - Workout Music
4:30pm - The Bright White
5:45pm - Young General
7pm - Leagues
8:30pm - Meat Puppets
South Stage:
2:05pm - The Dirty Pigeons
3:10pm - Damn Choir
4:15pm - Minor Characters
5:20pm - The Lighthouse and The Whaler
6:25pm - Their/They're/There
7:30pm - Tera Melos
8:45pm - Cults
Celebrate Hyde Park runs today and Sunday from 11am to 9pm on 53rd Street from Harper to Kimbark. Shop vendor booths, enjoy food from neighborhood restaurants, and listen to a great musical lineup each day. Suggested donation $5.
noon - Iona Calhoun School
1pm - Mae Ya Carter Ryan
2:30pm - Osezua-Ian
4pm - Terisa Griffin
5:30pm - Chicago Catz
7pm - The Family Stone Band
The Celebrate Clark Street takes over Clark between Morse and Estes for a multicultural festival today and Sunday, featuring two stages of live world music curated by Sound Culture Center for Global Arts, the Glenwood Sunday Market, food and craft vendors, and more. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today. Suggested donation $5/$10 for families.
Estes Stage:
1:30pm - Zumba (Christa South from Dance SPA)
3:15pm - Fuerza Juvenil (Mexican Regional)
5pm - Ted Sirota's Heavyweight Dub (Jamaican Dub)
6:45pm - Zamin (Indian indie post pop fusion)
8:30pm - Esso (Afrojam Funkbeat)
Morse Stage:
1pm - Sangre Michoacana (Mexican Regional)
2:45pm - Ode (Balkan Gypsy Dance)
4:30pm - Seneke (West African Percussion)
6:15pm - Lido Pimienta (Latin Alternative)
8pm - Boogat (French Canadian Latino Rapper)
Visit more than 80 neighborhood gardens on a self-guided tour at the 45th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival today and Sunday. All participating gardens are located within the boundaries of the Sheffield neighborhood in Lincoln Park, which extends from Halsted west to the Chicago River, and from Armitage north to Fullerton. Pick up a guidebook on the lawn in front of St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster St., and then make your way down to Sheffield to see Funkadesi and Poi Dog Pondering, among others. Suggested donation $7 before 3pm, $10 after. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
12:30pm - School of Rock
2pm - Funkadesi
3:45pm - Flow Tribe
6pm - Big Sam's Funky Nation
8pm - Poi Dog Pondering
The Celebrate Clark Street takes over Clark between Morse and Estes for a multicultural festival today and Sunday, featuring two stages of live world music curated by Sound Culture Center for Global Arts, the Glenwood Sunday Market, food and craft vendors, and more. The festival runs from noon to 11pm today. Suggested donation $5/$10 for families.
Estes Stage:
1pm - Zumba (Christa South from Dance SPA)
2:50pm - Juniors de Tierra Caliente (Mexican Regional)
4:40pm - Dos Santos Anti-Beat Orquesta (Psychedelic Cumbia - Chicha)
6:30pm - Vicios de Papa (Latin Ska)
8:30pm - Sangre Michoacana (Mexican Regional)
Morse Stage:
1:30pm - Rocambu Jazz (New Orleans Jazz)
3:20pm - Mathew Tembo (Zambian Reggae Fusion)
5:10pm - H'Sao (Central African from Chad)
7pm - Beto Jamaica Rey Vallenato (Colombian Vallenato)
9pm - Funkadesi (Indian/ Reggae/ Latin Fusion)
Celebrate Hyde Park runs today and Sunday from 11am to 9pm on 53rd Street from Harper to Kimbark. Shop vendor booths, enjoy food from neighborhood restaurants, and listen to a great musical lineup each day. Suggested donation $5.
noon - HP School of Dance
1pm - Senabella
2:30pm - Jamiah "On Fire"
4pm - Andrea McNeal
5:30pm - Rockin' Johnny Blues
7pm - Funkadesi
Visit more than 80 neighborhood gardens on a self-guided tour at the 45th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival today and Sunday. All participating gardens are located within the boundaries of the Sheffield neighborhood in Lincoln Park, which extends from Halsted west to the Chicago River, and from Armitage north to Fullerton. Pick up a guidebook on the lawn in front of St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster St., and then make your way down to Sheffield to see Gaelic Storm and JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound. Suggested donation $7 before 3pm, $10 after. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
12:15pm - The Outfit
1:15pm - Vintage Blue
2:30pm - Archie Powell & The Exports
3:45pm - Carbon Leaf
6pm - Gaelic Storm
8:15pm - JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
The Square Roots Festival returns to Lincoln Square, on Lincoln Avenue between Wilson and Montrose, July 12-14. The festival features more than 60 musical acts on four stages (two outdoors, two indoors at the Old Town School of Folk Music), art and craft vendors, local food purveyors and breweries pouring more than 30 beers. The festival runs from noon to 8pm today. Suggested donation for admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, and $20 for families.
The Square Roots Festival returns to Lincoln Square, on Lincoln Avenue between Wilson and Montrose, July 12-14. The festival features more than 60 musical acts on four stages (two outdoors, two indoors at the Old Town School of Folk Music), art and craft vendors, local food purveyors and breweries pouring more than 30 beers. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today. Suggested donation for admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, and $20 for families.
The Square Roots Festival returns to Lincoln Square, on Lincoln Avenue between Wilson and Montrose, July 12-14. The festival features more than 60 musical acts on four stages (two outdoors, two indoors at the Old Town School of Folk Music), art and craft vendors, local food purveyors and breweries pouring more than 30 beers. The festival runs from 5 to 10pm tonight. Suggested donation for admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, and $20 for families.
Ribs take over the Lawrence and Broadway intersection this weekend, July 5-7 for the Windy City RibFest. Entertainment, arts and crafts for the kids, and of course, the ribs are part of the occasion. The festival is open from noon to 9pm today. Suggested admission $5.
Ribs take over the Lawrence and Broadway intersection this weekend, July 5-7 for the Windy City RibFest. Entertainment, arts and crafts for the kids, and of course, the ribs are part of the occasion. The festival is open from noon to 10pm today. Suggested admission $5.
The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival runs this weekend, June 28-30, on Milwaukee Avenue between Kedzie and Diversey. The festival features live music on two stages, more than 50 artist booths, food from neighborhood restaurants, family activities and more. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today; $5 suggested donation.
Community Stage:
12:30pm - TBA
2pm - Ted Sirota's Heavyweight Dub
3:30pm - Blue Ribbon Glee Club
5pm - Netherfriends
6:30pm - Football
8pm - William Cepeda featuring AfriCaribe, Angel Alvarez and The Edwin Sanchez Project
Culture Stage
1:15pm - TBA
2:45pm - ¡Vamos!
4:15pm - Jose Cornier
5:45pm - ShowYouSuck
7:15pm - M.A.K.U SoundSystem
8:45pm - Waco Brothers
The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival runs this weekend, June 28-30, on Milwaukee Avenue between Kedzie and Diversey. The festival features live music on two stages, more than 50 artist booths, food from neighborhood restaurants, family activities and more. The festival runs from noon to 10pm tonight; $5 suggested donation.
Community Stage:
12:30pm - The Jason Adasiewicz & Keefe Jackson Duo
2pm - The Cairo Gang
3:30pm - Lawrence Peters Outfit
5pm - Jamaican Queens
6:30pm - Basic Cable
8pm - All Tiny Creatures
Culture Stage:
1:15pm - IMW All Stars
2:45pm - Bill MacKay & Leroy Bach
4:15pm - Santah
5:45pm - Dumpster Babies
7:15pm - Cuarteto Superior
8:45pm - Tobacco (of Black Moth Super Rainbow)
The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival runs this weekend, June 28-30, on Milwaukee Avenue between Kedzie and Diversey. The festival features live music on two stages, more than 50 artist booths, food from neighborhood restaurants, family activities and more. The festival runs from 5pm to 10pm tonight; $5 suggested donation.
Community Stage:
5pm - Milo & Otis
6:30pm - Los Vicios De Papa
8pm - CAVE
Culture Stage:
5:45pm - Jugo De Mango
7:15pm - Bare Mutants
8:45pm - DĂ£M-FunK
The Green Music Festival runs from noon to 10pm today and Sunday at Wicker Park and on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller. Listen to bands on two stages while also checking out eco-minded vendors, services, demos, crafts and family activities. $5 suggested donation.
North Stage:
3:30pm - Carbon Tigers
4:30pm - Future Monarchs
6:30pm - Snowden
8:45pm - This Must Be the Band
South Stage:
3pm - The Western
4pm - Great Divide
5:15pm - Ha Ha Tonka
7:30pm - Joe Pug
The Green Music Festival runs from noon to 10pm today and Sunday at Wicker Park and on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller. Listen to bands on two stages while also checking out eco-minded vendors, services, demos, crafts and family activities. $5 suggested donation.
North Stage:
3:15pm - Hamburglars
4:15pm - Island of Misfit Toys
5:15pm - Joie De Vivre
6:30pm - Into. It. Over. It.
8:45pm - Manchester Orchestra
South Stage:
2:45pm - Gooey
3:45pm - Audiences
4:45pm - Molehill
5:45pm - YAWN
7:30pm - Everest
SausageFest runs Saturday and today from noon to 10pm at Addison and Sheffield. Enjoy encased meats from a variety of vendors, cold beer and live music; today's schedule is below. Proceeds of the Sausage King of Chicago competition benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Noon - Sorry for Partying
2pm - Chicago Blues Allstars
4:10pm - Mathien
6pm - JakTripper
8pm - Trippin Billies
SausageFest runs today and Sunday from noon to 10pm at Addison and Sheffield. Enjoy encased meats from a variety of vendors, cold beer and live music; today's schedule is below. Proceeds of the Sausage King of Chicago competition benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Noon - According to Sarah
1:30pm - Sausage King Crowning Ceremony
2pm - Polkaholics
4pm - Fortunate Sons
6pm - Modern Day Romeos
8pm - Rock Candy
Lincoln Square's Maifest takes over Lincoln and Leland avenues between Western and Eastwood today through Sunday, May 30 to June 2. Enjoy fresh German beer, soft pretzels and sausage, live music and other fun. Tonight's entertainment includes Phenix, Paloma, Euro Express, the Captain Blood Orchestra and Sound Foundry. Today's hours are noon to 11pm. Admission is free.
Lincoln Square's Maifest takes over Lincoln and Leland avenues between Western and Eastwood today through Sunday, May 30 to June 2. Enjoy fresh German beer, soft pretzels and sausage, live music and other fun. Tonight's entertainment includes Phenix and the Polkaholics, as well as the traditional barrel tapping and May Queen crowning at 8pm. Tonight's hours are 5 to 11pm. Admission is free.
Lincoln Square's Maifest takes over Lincoln and Leland avenues between Western and Eastwood today through Sunday, May 30 to June 2. Enjoy fresh German beer, soft pretzels and sausage, live music and other fun. Tonight's entertainment includes alumni bands from the Old Town School of Folk Music and the Captain Blood Orchestra. Tonight's hours are 5 to 9:30pm. Admission is free.
Mayfest kicks off the summer street festival season this weekend at Ashland and Barry avenues this weekend, May 17-19. Enjoy beer, food and live music by Brothers Rage, Mr. Blotto and This Must Be the Band under a huge tent, as well as a pet pageant and expo from 11am to 2pm. Admission is $10. The fest is open from 10am to 10pm today.
Mayfest kicks off the summer street festival season this weekend at Ashland and Barry avenues this weekend, May 17-19. Enjoy beer, food and live music by The Personnel, Hairbanger's Ball and Too White Crew under a huge tent, as well as Kids Day entertainment from 10am to 2pm. Admission is $10. The fest is open from 10am to 10pm today.
Mayfest kicks off the summer street festival season this weekend at Ashland and Barry avenues this weekend, May 17-19. Enjoy beer, food and live music under a huge tent; tonight's entertainment includes a three-hour set by 16 Candles. Admission is $10. The fest is open from 5pm to 10pm tonight.
The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade steps off at 1pm today on Wentworth Avenue, starting at 24th Place and ending at Cermak Ave. Free.
Celebrate the most creative holiday of the year in one of Chicago's most colorful neighborhoods. The 16th annual Northalsted Halloween Parade kicks off at 7pm on Halsted St., traveling from Waveland to Belmont. The theme this year is "Apocalypse 2012."
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival runs Saturday and today in venues throughout Hyde Park. Dozens of artists perform for free, starting at 1pm. Shows are free, but donations are accepted and a $125 festival pass gets you priority seating at all events.
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival runs today and Sunday in venues throughout Hyde Park. Dozens of artists perform for free, starting at 1pm. Shows are free, but donations are accepted and a $125 festival pass gets you priority seating at all events.
Because the middle of Roscoe Village (Roscoe Avenue between Damen and Leavitt) is where you should find a plethora of oysters and Guinness and this year, 10,000 Maniacs (more specifically the '90s band, not the people who will flock to perhaps the last festival of the year). Runs 11am to 10pm Saturday and today. $7 suggested donation.
A Day in Avondale is a free street event showcasing dozens of businesses and artists in the Avondale neighborhood. Events run from 1pm to 7pm today along Milwaukee Avenue between Avers and Kimball and on Belmont Avenue between Kedzie and California; see the Facebook page for a full listing. There's an afterpartyfrom 7pm to 10pm at the Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave. Free.
Because the middle of Roscoe Village (Roscoe Avenue between Damen and Leavitt) is where you should find a plethora of oysters and Guinness and this year, 10,000 Maniacs (more specifically the '90s band, not the people who will flock to perhaps the last festival of the year). Runs 11am to 10pm today and Sunday. $7 suggested donation.
Lincoln Square's German American Fest runs Sept. 7-9 at the intersection of Lincoln and Leland avenues. Enjoy German draft beer, sausage and pretzels, German music and other cultural programming. Admission is free. The festival runs from noon to 11pm tonight.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts runs Saturday and today on Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne avenues. Enjoy live music and food while exploring the work of more than 130 artists. The festival runs from 10am to 5pm today. $5 suggested donation.
Main Stage:
11:30am - Dave Sills
1pm - Save The Clocktower
2:30pm - Root Hog
4pm - Robbie Fulks
Garden Stage:
11am - Steve Hashimoto & Pat Fleming
12:15pm - Las Guitarras
1:30pm - The Modern Sounds
3pm - Tom Schraeder
4:30pm - Michele McGuire
Lincoln Square's German American Fest runs Sept. 7-9 at the intersection of Lincoln and Leland avenues. Enjoy German draft beer, sausage and pretzels, German music and other cultural programming -- including the annual Von Steuben Parade at 2pm today. Admission is free. The festival runs from noon to 11pm tonight.
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance is holding its annual Festival on Prairie Avenue today from noon to 6pm. In addition to lots of family-friendly activities, there will be a commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Dearborn at 2:30pm. $5 suggested donation.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts runs today and Sunday on Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne avenues. Enjoy live music and food while exploring the work of more than 130 artists. The festival runs from 10am to 6pm today. $5 suggested donation.
Main Stage:
11am - Frank and Dave
11:45am - Andrew Fraker and Sons
1:15pm - Dolly Varden
2:45pm - Las Guitarras de Espana
4:10pm - The Congregation
5:40pm - King Corey hosts The Jam
Garden Stage:
11am - Honey and the 45's
12:10pm - Wooden Rings
1:30pm - Jared Grabb
2:50pm - Spare Parts
4:20pm - Magic Carpet
Lincoln Square's German American Fest runs Sept. 7-9 at the intersection of Lincoln and Leland avenues. Enjoy German draft beer, sausage and pretzels, German music and other cultural programming. Admission is free. The festival runs from 5 to 11pm tonight.
The Crush in Old Town runs today and Sunday on Wells Street from North to Schiller from noon to 10pm. Enjoy live music, food and drink while perusing arts and craft by local vendors. There's also a kids' area with face-painting and other fun activities.
North Stage:
2:15pm - Ghosthouse
4:45pm - Tom Schraeder & His Ego
7:15pm - Gemini Club
South Stage:
1pm - Todd Hembrook & the Hemispheres
3:30pm - Shuteye
6pm - Elsinore
The Crush in Old Town runs today and Sunday on Wells Street from North to Schiller from noon to 10pm. Enjoy live music, food and drink while perusing arts and craft by local vendors. There's also a kid's area with face-painting and other fun activities.
North Stage:
1pm - The O'My's
3:30pm - Perfect Kiss
6pm - Like Pioneers
8:30pm - Andrew Belle
South Stage:
2:15pm - Northbrook Garage
4:45pm - Pet Lions
7:15pm - My Gold Mask
The 27th annual Bucktown Arts Fest runs 11am to 7pm Saturday and today at Senior Citizens Memorial Park, 2228 N. Oakley Ave. Browse the work of several dozen artists, enjoy live music and theatre performances, take a workshop and more. Admission is free; donations accepted.
The 27th annual Bucktown Arts Fest runs 11am to 7pm today and Sunday at Senior Citizens Memorial Park, 2228 N. Oakley Ave. Browse the work of several dozen artists, enjoy live music and theatre performances, take a workshop and more. Admission is free; donations accepted.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival runs Aug. 17-19 on Morse Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, with music, theater, art and food from around Rogers Park and the city. The festival runs from noon to 9pm today. Free; donations accepted.
Morse Ave. Main Stage:
noon - Hannah Frank
1pm - Dylan Andrews Trio
2pm - The Chris Green Quartet
3pm - Jonas Friddle & The Majority
4pm - Roostersocks
5pm - Nicholas Barron Band
6pm - The Shadows of Knight
7:30pm - Urban Rhythm
Glenwood North Stage:
noon - In One Ear presents Peter Wolf and Friends
1pm - School of Rock Lakeview
2pm - Miki Croisant
3pm - Theo Ubique Presents
4pm - Kmang Kmang
5pm - The Lauren Wolf Band
6pm - Furious Frank
7:30pm - The Henhouse Prowlers
Glenwood South Stage:
noon - Tambours Sans Frontieres
2pm - Flurbyhoops
2:30pm - Lifeline Theatre kids series
3pm - Northside Dance Theatre
4pm - The Eddie Stevens 3
5pm - DJ Marc Moose Moder
7pm - Straight Ethyl
A 10pm aftershow at Morseland, 1218 W. Morse Ave., features Good Music Sunday with Shawn T.
The Chicago Korean Festival runs today and Sunday on Bryn Mawr Avenue between Kedzie and Kimball. The festival features a variety of traditional and contemporary Korean sports, singing competitions, musical acts and more. The action begins at noon today; see the program for event times.
The Chicago Korean Festival runs today and Sunday on Bryn Mawr Avenue between Kedzie and Kimball. The festival features a variety of traditional and contemporary Korean sports, singing competitions, musical acts and more. The action begins at noon today; see the program for event times.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival runs Aug. 17-19 on Morse Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, with music, theater, art and food from around Rogers Park and the city. The festival runs from noon to 9pm today. Free; donations accepted.
Morse Ave. Main Stage:
noon - Impala Sound System
1pm - Jimmy Bennington
2pm - Soul Foundation
3pm - Room 11
4pm - Ode
5pm - Elephant Gun
6pm - Opposition Party
7:30pm - Environmental Encroachment Magic Circus Band
Glenwood North Stage:
1pm - Lou Shields
2pm - The Twin Peaks
3pm - Crusader
4pm - Black Umbrella Brigade
5pm - The Polkaholics
6pm - The Reunion
7:30pm - Sam Llanas (formerly of the Bo Deans)
Glenwood South Stage:
noon - Mandin West African Drum Ensemble
1:30pm - Peru Profundo Dance Company
2pm - SPACE
3pm - Lifeline Theatre kids series
4pm - Greg Dungan Fusion Five
5pm - The Sun Blisters
6pm - Shuteye
7pm - Ripley Caine and Full Moon
8pm - Hot Mess
A 10pm aftershow at Morseland, 1218 W. Morse Ave., features DJ Chris Underwood.
The South Shore Chamber, Inc. presents "South Shore Summer Festival," today from 10am-8pm. This free and family-friendly neighborhood festival will be held on East 73rd Street, between Stony Island and Jeffrey Blvd., and will feature live entertainment with performances by the South Shore Drill Team and music by legendary soul/R&B acts including Cuba Gooding, Sr. and The Main Ingredient, Ray, Goodman & Brown, The Delfonics, and more. Contact 773-955-9508 for more information.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival runs Aug. 17-19 on Morse Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, with music, theater, art and food from around Rogers Park and the city. Tonight's kickoff Cobblestone Jam runs from 6pm to 10pm and features Whiskey for Jesus, the Dimestore String Band and the Muddflapps. (No art or vendors exhibiting tonight.) Free.
A 10pm aftershow at Morseland, 1218 W. Morse Ave., features Room 11 & Baby Brutha. 21+
The Southside Polish Fest is at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview, Aug. 10-12. Enjoy Polish food and beer, dance to polka and rock'n'roll cover bands, and a pierogi eating contest. Admission is $10, free for children under 12 and active military. Free parking. The festival runs from noon to 11pm today.
The Southside Polish Fest is at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview, Aug. 10-12. Enjoy Polish food and beer, dance to polka and rock'n'roll cover bands, and a pierogi eating contest. Admission is $10, free for children under 12 and active military. Free parking. The festival runs from 5pm to 11pm today.
The Southside Polish Fest is at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview, Aug. 10-12. Enjoy Polish food and beer, dance to polka and rock'n'roll cover bands, and a pierogi eating contest. Admission is $10, free for children under 12 and active military. Free parking. The festival runs from 5pm to 11pm today.
Edgewater's first-ever Edge Fest runs today and Sunday on Broadway between Thorndale and Ardmore. The festival boasts a bacon theme -- enjoy bacon in its many guises from food vendors, browse dozens of arts and craft vendors, and enjoy music on two stages. $5 suggested donation. The festival runs from noon to 9pm today.
Main Stage:
11am - Opal and Friends
2pm - Trevor McSpadden
4pm - Helo Nuvo
7pm - 16 Candles
Second Stage:
11am - TBD
1pm - TBD
3pm - Steve Sebby Trio
5pm - Swing Gitan
7pm - The Train Company
The third annual Festival Cubano runs Saturday and today in Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave., from 10am to 10pm. Enjoy music, Cuban and Latin American food, arts and craft vendors, carnival games and a domino tournament, plus a kids' activity area. Featured performers tonight include the Machito Orchestra and Isaac Delgado. Admission is $5, or $8 for a two-day pass; tickets may be purchased in advance.
Edgewater's first-ever Edge Fest runs today and Sunday on Broadway between Thorndale and Ardmore. The festival boasts a bacon theme -- enjoy bacon in its many guises from food vendors, browse dozens of arts and craft vendors, and enjoy music on two stages. $5 suggested donation. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
Main Stage:
noon - School of Rock
1pm - Anna Fermin
3pm - Dime Store String Band
4:40pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade
5pm - This Must Be the Band
8pm - Too White Crew
Second Stage:
noon - Wandering Endorphin
2pm - TBD
4pm - Treehouse
6pm - Eric Lambert
8pm - The Empty Pockets
The third annual Festival Cubano runs today and Sunday in Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave., from 10am to 10pm. Enjoy music, Cuban and Latin American food, arts and craft vendors, carnival games and a domino tournament, plus a kids' activity area. Featured performers tonight include Tito Puente, Jr., tribute band Celia Cruz All Stars and Jose "El Canario" Alberto. Admission is $5, or $8 for a two-day pass; tickets may be purchased in advance.
The seventh annual Celebrate Clark Street Festival runs Saturday and today on Clark Street between Morse and Touhy. Enjoy music and dance from Latin America, Africa and elsewhere on two stages, plus international food and vendors. Suggested donation is $5 per person, $10 per family. The festival runs from 1pm to 10pm today.
Morse Stage:
1:30pm - Echos del Pacifico
3:15pm - Son del Viento
5pm - Outernational
6:45pm - Morikeba Kouyate Ensemble
8:30pm - Los Empresarios
Touhy Stage:
1pm - Fuego Michoacana
2:45pm - Juvenato
4:30pm - Magic Carpet
6:15pm - Son de la Habana
8pm - Janka Nabay
Wicker Park Fest shuts down Milwaukee Avenue from North to Paulina Saturday and today from noon to 10pm. Dozens of bands, plenty of food and drink, and vendors of various sorts will give you plenty to do. There will also be an arts festival component featuring Red Moon Theatre and the Defibrillator Gallery and a Kids Fest in the Walgreen's parking lot at 1372 N. Milwaukee Ave. from noon to 6pm. $5 donation requested.
North Stage:
2:30pm - The Kickback
3:30pm - Soft Speaker
4:30pm - Lasers and Fast and Shit
5:30pm - Ben Miller Band
6:30pm - Tim Fite
7:30pm - Miniature Tigers
8:30pm - Budos Band
Center Stage:
1pm - Dogpatch Ramblers
2:30pm - Midwest Hype
4:15pm - Will Phalen and the Stereo Addicts
5:30pm - Tristen
7pm - Steepwater Band
8:30pm - Joe Pug
South Stage:
1:30pm - Jennifer Hall
2:30pm - The Shams Band
3:30pm - Derek Nelson & The Musicians
4:30pm - Cheap Girls
5:30pm - Fort Frances
6:30pm - Horse Feathers
8pm - Lucero
The seventh annual Celebrate Clark Street Festival runs today and Sunday on Clark Street between Morse and Touhy. Enjoy music and dance from Latin America, Africa and elsewhere on two stages, plus international food and vendors. Suggested donation is $5 per person, $10 per family. The festival runs from 1pm to 11pm today.
Morse Stage:
1:30pm - Raiz Viva
3:20pm - Son Peru
5:10pm - Sarazino
7pm - Los Vicios de Papa
9pm - SMOD
Touhy Stage:
1pm - Sentimiento Boliviano
1:45pm - NorthSide Dance Theater
2:50pm - JaroChicanos
4:40pm - Estampa Colombiana
6:30pm - Planeta Azul & Passistas
8:30pm - Sangre Michoacana
Wicker Park Fest shuts down Milwaukee Avenue from North to Paulina today and Sunday from noon to 10pm. Dozens of bands, plenty of food and drink, and vendors of various sorts will give you plenty to do. There will also be an arts festival component featuring Red Moon Theatre and the Defibrillator Gallery and a Kids Fest in the Walgreen's parking lot at 1372 N. Milwaukee Ave. from noon to 6pm. $5 donation requested.
North Stage:
2:30pm - Rollo Tomasi
3:30pm - Iamdynamite
4:30pm - AM Taxi
5:30pm - Screaming Females
6:30pm - Andrew Jackson Jihad
7:30pm - Foxy Shazam
8:30pm - Cursive
Center Stage:
1pm - Musikanto
2pm - Perfect Kiss
3pm - Pet Lions
4:15pm - Magic Box
5:45pm - Walter Salas-Humara of The Silos
7:15pm - Baseball Project (featuring members of REM)
8:45pm - Kill Hannah
South Stage:
2:30pm - Bestfriends
3:30pm - Archie Powell & The Exports
4:30pm - Big Science
5:30pm - YAWN
6:30pm - Exitmusic
7:30pm - Fang Island
8:30pm - The Drums
The Old Town School of Folk Music and Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce present Square Roots, a new festival of music and craft beer, running Friday through Sunday, July 20-22, on Lincoln Avenue from Montrose to Wilson. Watch a variety of music genres live on multiple stages, sample craft beers from regional brewers, and enjoy food from local restaurants. Suggested donation $10, $5 for seniors and children under 12. The festival is open from noon to 8pm today. See the site for tonight's music lineup.
The sixth annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest shuts down the intersection of Damen and Belmont today and Sunday. From 11am to 10pm, enjoy hamburgers from 11 area restaurants, plus music and a variety of vendors. $6 suggested donation.
Leavitt Stage:
noon - How Far to Austin
1:15pm - Chris Buehrle
2:45pm - Josh & the Empty Pockets
4:20pm - Sugar & the Hi-Lows
6pm - Andrew Belle
8:15pm - Freddy Jones Band
Damen Stage:
12:15pm - School of Rock
1:45pm - Sorry for Partying
3:45pm - ABBA Salute
5:45pm - Kashmir
7:45pm - Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
The annual Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival continues three days of music, art, theater, dance and food in Logan Square. Events run from 11am-10pm today on Milwaukee Ave. between California and Kimball.
The Old Town School of Folk Music and Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce present Square Roots, a new festival of music and craft beer, running Friday through Sunday, July 20-22, on Lincoln Avenue from Montrose to Wilson. Watch a variety of music genres live on multiple stages, sample craft beers from regional brewers, and enjoy food from local restaurants. Suggested donation $10, $5 for seniors and children under 12. The festival is open from noon to 10pm today. See the site for tonight's music lineup.
The sixth annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest shuts down the intersection of Damen and Belmont today and Sunday. From 11am to 10pm, enjoy hamburgers from 11 area restaurants, plus music and a variety of vendors. $6 suggested donation.
Leavitt Stage:
noon - Red Jr
1:30pm - Up Down Off
3pm - Rego
4:30pm - Scott Lucas & the Married Men
6:35pm - Van Ghost
8:30pm - Rusted Root
Damen Stage:
12:30pm - The Break
2pm - Fletcher Rockwell
3:30pm - Dave Zagar Trio
4:45pm - The Handcuffs
6:15pm - Liquid Soul
8:15pm - Trippin Billies
The annual Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival continues three days of music, art, theater, dance and food in Logan Square. Today events run from 11am-10pm on Milwaukee Ave. between California and Kimball.
The Old Town School of Folk Music and Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce present Square Roots, a new festival of music and craft beer, running Friday through Sunday, July 20-22, on Lincoln Avenue from Montrose to Wilson. Watch a variety of music genres live on multiple stages, sample craft beers from regional brewers, and enjoy food from local restaurants. Suggested donation $10, $5 for seniors and children under 12. The festival is open from 5pm to 10pm today. See the site for tonight's music lineup.
BenFest, one of the city's longest-running family-oriented neighborhood festivals, runs Friday and today at St. Benedict's Church, 2215 W Irving Park Rd. Enjoy food, music, entertainment and a three-on-three basketball tournament. There's also a raffle for $10,000. Admission is $5 for kids (2 and under are free) and $7 for adults before 8pm, $10 after. The festival runs from 2pm to 11pm today.
BenFest, one of the city's longest-running family-oriented neighborhood festivals, runs today and Saturday at St. Benedict's Church, 2215 W Irving Park Rd. Enjoy food, music, entertainment and a three-on-three basketball tournament. There's also a raffle for $10,000. Admission is $5 for kids (2 and under are free) and $7 for adults before 8pm, $10 after. The festival runs from 4pm to 11pm today.
The neighborhood of Bowmanville holds its annual Garden Walk today from 10am to 4:30pm. Explore gardens, get advice from master gardeners and view a garden photography exhibition. Start at the welcome table at 5384 N. Bowmanville Ave. Free, $3 donation suggested.
The Chicago Green Music Festival runs Saturday and today on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller avenues. Check out the eco-friendly vendor corral, enjoy craft beers and listen to some great live music on two stages. There's also a kids activity area. The gates open at noon. $5 suggested donation.
South Stage:
2:30pm - Milano
4:30pm - Oh My God
6:30pm - Passafire
North Stage:
3:30pm - Viceroy
5:30pm - Apteka
8pm - The Raveonettes
The Chicago Green Music Festival runs today and Sunday on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller avenues. Check out the eco-friendly vendor corral, enjoy craft beers and listen to some great live music on two stages. There's also a kids activity area. The gates open at noon. $5 suggested donation.
South Stage:
12:30pm - Mark Rose
2:30pm - Aktar Aktar
4:30pm - California Wives
6:30pm - Hey Rosetta!
North Stage:
1:30pm - Santah
3:30pm - Minor Characters
5:30pm - Bailiff
8pm - Dinosaur, Jr.
If the North Side can do it, so can the Gold Coast! Food, entertainment and shopping will be part of Oak Street's inaugural block party, which runs today from 11am-3pm on Oak Street between Michigan Avenue and State Street.
Why not devote an entire street fest to one of the city's finest exports? Pizza gets the street fair treatment today, noon-10pm at Wilson and Broadway.
Taste of Randolph combines food from area restaurants and music on three stages all weekend, June 15-17, on its namesake Randolph Street from Peoria to Racine. The fun goes from 11am to 10pm today. $10 suggested donation.
West Stage:
11am - Signature Voices
1pm - Sanctified Grumblers
3pm - Angel Melendez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra
5:30pm - Hollows
6:45pm Artbeat Live
7:30pm - Pyrotechniq
8pm - The Hold Steady
Center Stage:
noon - Moksha Yoga
4pm - Carla Starla
6pm - Sound Bar DJs
East Stage:
1pm - Santah
3:45pm - Adam Ezra
6pm - David Vandervelde
8:30pm - Ezra Furman
The 41st annual Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts runs Saturday and today, June 16-17 in Evanston between Sherman Avenue and Chicago Avenue from Main Street south to Madison Street. Enjoy music on two stages; browse booths featuring art, fashion, antiques and other collectibles; and sample food from more than 30 restaurants. An "EcoVillage" at Sherman and Main showcases green and organic products and services. Admission is $1, benefiting Piccolo Theatre. The festival is open from 10am to 9pm each day.
Show Stage
11am - Native American Dance Troupe
12:30pm - Mark Cleveland Band
2:30pm - Paul Maslin Group
4:15pm - Radio Disney
5:30pm - Angel d' Cuba
Festival Stage
11am - Kent McDaniel Band
12:30pm - John Temmerman Quartet
2:30pm - Evanston Township High School
4:30pm - Dee Alexander Jazz Band
7pm - Chicago Catz
Artists of the Wall, the annual festival during which Rogers Parkers paint murals on the concrete bench along the lakefront in Loyola Park Beach, is this weekend from 9am to dusk. Free to watch; more details here.
Why not devote an entire street fest to one of the city's finest exports? Pizza gets the street fair treatment today and tomorrow, noon-10pm at Wilson and Broadway.
Taste of Randolph combines food from area restaurants and music on three stages all weekend, June 15-17, on its namesake Randolph Street from Peoria to Racine. The fun goes from noon to 11pm today. $10 suggested donation.
West Stage:
1pm - Unicycle Loves You
2:45pm - Curbside
4pm - Young Buffalo
6:15 - Empires
8pm - Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Center Stage:
3:30pm - Justin Reed
6pm - Smart Bar DJs
East Stage:
noon - The Gina Knight Orchestra
2pm - Chris Siebold & Psycles
4pm - Stolen Silver
6pm - The Right Now
7:30pm - Math Games with Fareed Haque & Special Guests
The 41st annual Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts runs today and Sunday, June 16-17 in Evanston between Sherman Avenue and Chicago Avenue from Main Street south to Madison Street. Enjoy music on two stages; browse booths featuring art, fashion, antiques and other collectibles; and sample food from more than 30 restaurants. An "EcoVillage" at Sherman and Main showcases green and organic products and services. Admission is $1, benefiting Piccolo Theatre. The festival is open from 10am to 9pm each day.
Show Stage
11am Native American Dance Troupe
12:30pm - Hurricane Saxophone Quartet
2pm - Kraig Kenning
3pm - Rockin Johnny Blues Band
5:30pm - Corky Siegel
Festival Stage
11am - Evanston School of Rock
1:30pm - Mandy & the Bandits
2:45pm - Ajoite Drummers
4pm - De'Tour Jazz
7pm - Funkadesi
Artists of the Wall, the annual festival during which Rogers Parkers paint murals on the concrete bench along the lakefront in Loyola Park Beach, is this weekend from 9am to dusk. Free to watch; more details here.
Taste of Randolph combines food from area restaurants and music on two stages all weekend, June 15-17, on its namesake Randolph Street from Peoria to Racine. The fun goes from 5pm to 10pm today. $10 suggested donation.
West Stage:
6pm - Those Darlins
8:30pm - Los Campesinos
Center Stage:
The Mid DJs
East Stage:
5:45pm - The Real Gone
8pm - Funkadesi
Andersonville (@ Foster and Clark) turns into a street festival epicenter this weekend. Food, entertainment, kids stuff, and outdoors fun is on the bill. Runs Sunday, 11am-10pm. Suggested donation $5.
Get rib-by with it at Ribfest, which runs tonight, Saturday and Sunday at the intersection of Irving Park, Damen, and Lincoln. Music, beer, more beer, and ribs await you. Event runs noon-10pm today.
The Chicago Blues Festival runs Jun 8-10 in Grant Park, showcasing dozens of bands on five stages. Today's lineup includes Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Patrice Moncel, Lurrie Bell, Moonlighters, a tribute to Koko Taylor and other women in the blues, and Mavis Staples; see the full schedule here. The music starts at 11am and runs till 9pm. Free.
Andersonville (@ Foster and Clark) turns into a street festival epicenter this weekend. Food, entertainment, kids stuff, and outdoors fun is on the bill. Saturday and Sunday, 11am-10pm. Suggested donation $5.
Get rib-by with it at Ribfest, which runs tonight, Saturday and Sunday at the intersection of Irving Park, Damen, and Lincoln. Music, beer, more beer, and ribs await you. Event runs noon-10pm today and Sunday.
The Chicago Blues Festival runs Jun 8-10 in Grant Park, showcasing dozens of bands on five stages. Today's lineup includes Billy Branch, Terry "Big T" Williams, Harry Garner Band, a tribute to Muddy Waters' disciples, and Floyd Taylor; see the full schedule here. The music starts at 11am and runs till 9:30pm. Free.
Andersonville (@ Foster and Clark) turns into a street festival epicenter this weekend. Food, entertainment, kids stuff, and outdoors fun is on the bill. Friday 5-10pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am-10pm. Suggested donation $5.
The Chicago Blues Festival runs Jun 8-10 in Grant Park, showcasing dozens of bands on five stages. Today's lineup includes the Chicago Kingsnakes, Eddie Campbell, Big James & the Chicago Playboys and a centennial tribute to Lightnin' Hopkins; see the full schedule here. The music starts at 11am and runs till 9:30pm. Free.
Mayfest runs May 31 to June 3 in Lincoln Square, clogging the intersection of Leland/Lincoln and Western with people drinking beer, eating sausages and pretzels and generally having a good time. The festival starts at noon today and shuts down at 10pm, with music by Perlen, Paloma, and Dr. Zylo, as well as German and American cultural programming. The Jesse White Tumblers will perform at 3pm. Admission is free.
The sixth annual Do Division street festival runs three days this year -- June 1-3 -- on Division Street between Ashland and Damen avenues. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today, with music on stages at Damen and Leavitt, and more than 300 vendors selling clothing, accessories, art and crafts. Family Fun Fest gives the kids something to do, too. $5 suggested donation.
Damen Stage:
1pm - Eiren Caffall
2:30pm - People's Temple
4pm - Teengirl Fantasy
5:30pm - Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons
7pm - Pinebender
8:30pm - The Antlers
Leavitt Stage:
4pm - Young Jesus
5pm - Mutts
6pm - Gypsyblood
6:45pm - The Soft Pack
8pm - Murder By Death
The sixth annual Do Division street festival runs three days this year -- June 1-3 -- on Division Street between Ashland and Damen avenues. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today, with music on stages at Damen and Leavitt, and more than 300 vendors selling clothing, accessories, art and crafts. Family Fun Fest gives the kids something to do, too. $5 suggested donation.
Damen Stage:
1pm - Chris Connelly
2:30pm - In Tall Buildings
4pm - Mannequin Men
5:30pm - Craig Finn
7pm - Besnard Lakes
8:30pm - Peanut Butter Wolf
Leavitt Stage:
3:45pm - Magic Milk
4:45pm - The Blind Staggers
5:45pm - Brown Bird
6:45pm - White Mystery
7:45pm - O'Death
9pm - Le Butcherettes
Mayfest runs May 31 to June 3 in Lincoln Square, clogging the intersection of Leland/Lincoln and Western with people drinking beer, eating sausages and pretzels and generally having a good time. The festival starts at noon today and runs till 11pm, with music by Phenix, Paloma, Alte Kamaraden, Dr. Zylo and the Captain Blood Orchestra. Admission is free.
Mayfest runs May 31 to June 3 in Lincoln Square, clogging the intersection of Leland/Lincoln and Western with people drinking beer, eating sausages and pretzels and generally having a good time. The festival starts at 5pm tonight and runs till 11pm, with music by Phenix (not Phoenix) and the Polkaholics. Admission is free.
The sixth annual Do Division street festival runs three days this year -- June 1-3 -- on Division Street between Ashland and Damen avenues. The party starts tonight from 5pm to 10pm, with music on stages at Damen and Leavitt, and more than 300 vendors selling clothing, accessories, art and crafts. $5 suggested donation.
Damen Stage:
5pm - Peter O'Connell of Wham City Comedy
6pm - Moon Furies
7:15pm - BBU
8:30pm - Black Belles
Leavitt Stage:
6:15pm - The O'My's
7:15pm - Todd Hembrook & The Hemispheres
8:30pm - JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound
Mayfest kicks off tonight from 5:30 to 9pm in Lincoln Square, at Leland/Lincoln and Western, and runs through June 3. Drink beer, eat sausages and pretzels and have a good time. Tonight's entertainment includes the Old Town School Alumni Band and the Captain Blood Orchestra. Admission is free.
The Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival runs from noon to 10pm Saturday and today, May 26-27 on Sheffield from Belmont to School. Today's lineup includes School of Rock students; A Thousand Julys; Your Villain, My Hero; Infinity and Trippin' Billies. $5 suggested donation.
The fourth annual Mole de Mayo mole festival and cook-off runs Saturday and today, May 26-27, from 11am to 9pm on Peoria Street between 16th and 18th. Sample many, many moles from local restaurants, browse vendor booths, watch lucha libre wrestling and enjoy a wide variety of Latin-American musical acts, plus DJ sets by DJ Rebel X, Sonorama and DJ Resistol 5000. Suggested donation $1-5.
2pm - Sol Azul
3pm - Caupolican
4pm - Luciano Antonio Trio
6pm - Son del Viento
7pm - Buya
8pm - Cumbia Machin
The Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival runs from noon to 10pm today and Sunday, May 26-27 on Sheffield from Belmont to School. Today's lineup includes 2nd Generation Pilots, Our Name is Jonas, Stache, Dot Dot Dot and Wedding Banned. $5 suggested donation.
The fourth annual Mole de Mayo mole festival and cook-off runs today and Sunday, May 26-27, from 11am to 9pm on Peoria Street between 16th and 18th. Sample many, many moles from local restaurants, browse vendor booths, watch lucha libre wrestling and enjoy a wide variety of Latin-American musical acts, plus DJ sets by DJ Rebel X, Sonorama, DJ Soundculture and DJ Miss Cedeño. Suggested donation $1-5.
noon - Mariachi de la Orozco
1pm - Food & Fire
2pm - Phero
2:50pm - Hurakan
3:40pm - Son Mudanza
4:35pm - Jugo de Mango
6:20pm - Fandanguero
7:25pm - Malafacha
8:30pm - Sones de Mexico
Pilsen's Cinco de Mayo Parade steps off at noon today on Cermak Road from Wood Street to Marshall Boulevard, ending at the Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. Free.
The annual dyeing of the Chicago River an even brighter shade of green than normal kicks off the city's official St. Patrick's Day celebration. The dying begins at 10am this morning at around Columbus and Wacker. At noon, the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off down Columbus Drive, starting from Balbo and ending at Monroe Drive.
The South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls down Western Avenue from 103rd Street to 115th Street today, starting at 11am. Free.
The 2012 Lunar New Year Parade kicks off in Chinatown this weekend, celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Dragon 4710. The parade begins at 1pm and travels along Wentworth Avenue from 24th Street to Cermak Road; get there early (as early as 11:30am) to find a spot to watch. Free.
The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce hosts a benefit dinner at the Logan Square Auditorium. Sample food from neighborhood restaurants, enjoy local music, and bid at the silent auction, which benefits the Logan Square Farmers Market and other programs of the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door ($10 for children under 12). Reserve tickets online or by calling the Chamber at 773-489-3222.
Lycée Francais, Chicago's most adorable Madeline-esque elementary school is hosting a fall festival of sorts, complete with vendors selling jewelery, accessories, clothing, home decor and more. Don your beret, check out cooking demos by Chicago's finest french chefs and take a break at the French Bistro with nicoise salad, beef bourguignon and un peu de fromage.
All events take place at the Lycée Francais de Chicago, 615 W. Bittersweet Place (entrance on Irving Park Road and Marine Drive). The market runs today from 11am-4pm. Adult admission is $5, with free admission for children.
Design Harvest, a street festival of furniture and design, takes place this weekend on Grand Avenue between Damen and Wood from 11am to 8pm. Peruse the work of local furniture and home accessory makers, browse through antiques and collectibles, and enjoy music programmed by The Hideout. Free.
The 10th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry runs Saturday and Sunday along the Ravenswood Avenue corridor, featuring more than 250 artists in 50 venues; pick up a map at the Central Gallery at 4021 N. Ravenswood. There will also be a street fair on Ravenswood from Montrose to Sunnyside both days, with music, art and food starting at 11am. Additional performances are scheduled for various venues along the walk; see the site for details. Free.
Design Harvest, a street festival of furniture and design, takes place this weekend on Grand Avenue between Damen and Wood from 11am to 8pm. Peruse the work of local furniture and home accessory makers, browse through antiques and collectibles, and enjoy music programmed by The Hideout. Free.
The 10th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry runs Saturday and Sunday along the Ravenswood Avenue corridor, featuring more than 250 artists in 50 venues; pick up a map at the Central Gallery at 4021 N. Ravenswood. There will also be a street fair on Ravenswood from Montrose to Sunnyside both days, with music, art and food starting at 11am. Additional performances are scheduled for various venues along the walk; see the site for details. Free.
Today is the deadline for proposals to the likable MDW Fair, formed in protest over the treatment of small and not-for-profit art groups in the city by its more commercial brethren, such as Art Chicago. This breakaway-spirited Fair returns in October to Bridgeport's Geolofts.
The Edgewater GRalley Festival runs from noon to 10pm at Granville and Greenview avenues, and features local businesses, artists and music -- plus a green pavilion. Funkadesi and Michael McDermott headline. Admission is $8 online, $10 at the door; family passes are $20 online, $25 at the door.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts runs Saturday and today on Broadway Avenue from Belmont to Roscoe. View works by more than 150 artists, enjoy food and music and browse the shops along the corridor. The festival runs from 10am to 5pm today. $5 suggested donation. Here's the music schedule:
Main Stage:
10:30am - Tribute to 9.11 Tenth Anniversary
11.30am - Guitarra Azul
1pm - Paper Thick Walls
2:30pm - Cole Degenova & the People's Republic
4pm - Dance Floor Plan
Garden Stage:
11am - Steve Hashimoto & Pat Fleming
12:15pm - Magic Carpet
1:30pm - Scott Wesley Band
2:45pm - Scientific Map
4:30pm - Fadrbooste
Lincoln Square's 91st annual German-American Festival runs Friday through today at the intersection of Lincoln, Leland and Western, featuring German music, dancing and, of course, beer. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today. Admission is free.
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts runs today and Sunday on Broadway Avenue from Belmont to Roscoe. View works by more than 150 artists, enjoy food and music and browse the shops along the corridor. The festival runs from 10am to 6pm today. $5 suggested donation. Here's the music schedule:
Main Stage:
11am - D'gobeat
noon - Lee Band
1:30pm - Las Guitarras de España
3:30pm - The Right Now
5:30pm - Tom Schraeder & His Ego
Garden Stage:
11am - Scott Wesley Band
12:30pm - Snow on Sunday
1:30pm - The Luna Blues Machine
2:45pm - Spare Parts
4pm - Magic Carpet
Lincoln Square's 91st annual German-American Festival runs Friday through Sunday at the intersection of Lincoln, Leland and Western, featuring German music, dancing and, of course, beer. The Von Steuben Parade starts at 2pm and runs from 4000 N. Lincoln up to the festival, which runs from 2pm to 10pm today. Admission is free.
Lincoln Square's 91st annual German-American Festival starts tonight at 6pm at the intersection of Lincoln, Leland and Western. The festival runs through Sunday and features German music, dancing and, of course, beer. Admission is free.
Northalsted Market Days fills Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison with music, food, shopping and lots of people this weekend, Aug. 13-14, 11am to 10pm. Admission is $5 before 5pm, $7 after. Here's today's music lineup:
North Stage
1:45pm - Frenchie Davis
3pm - The Cover Girls
4:30pm - Lisa Lisa
6pm - Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet
8:30pm - Gloria Gaynor
Roscoe Stage
12:30pm - The Locals
2pm - The Personnel
3:30pm - Journey Unauthorized
5:15pm - Expose
6:30pm - Reina
7:45pm - Hairbangers Ball
Belmont Stage
12:30pm - Plain Ole Delicious
 2pm - Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress
TBA - Windy City CowboysÂ
4:10pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade
4:30pm - Libido Funk Circus
6:30pm - ROTC
7:45pm - 7th Heaven
Jazz Stage
2pm - BMR4
6pm - The Flat Cats
Northalsted Market Days fills Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison with music, food, shopping and lots of people this weekend, Aug. 13-14, 11am to 10pm. Admission is $5 before 5pm, $7 after. Here's today's music lineup:
North Stage
1:15pm - Everelle
3pm - Maxine Nightingale
4:30pm - Darren Criss
7pm - Prince Poppycock
8:30pm - Shiny Toy Guns
Roscoe Stage
12:30pm - Ordinary Outcast
2:45pm - Art vs Science
4:30pm - Abba Salute
6:15pm - Eric Himan
8pm - 16 Candles
Belmont Stage
12:30pm - Ronnie Nyles and Tallulah Who
2:20pm - Linda Clifford
3:15pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade
4pm - Manila Luzon
5:15pm - Dot Dot Dot
8pm - Rock Candy
Jazz Stage
2pm - Lil Ricki and the Licorice Sticks
6pm - Done Deal
Roscoe Village's annual Retro on Roscoe street festival takes over Roscoe Street from Damen to Oakley. Enjoy tasty food and drink, browse shops and stands, checkout an antique car show and rock out to music on three stages Aug. 6-7. Today's festivities run from noon to 10pm; "Retro Kids Fest" runs simultaneously from noon to 6pm at Roscoe and Hoyne. $5 suggested donation.
East Stage
3pm - Libido Funk Circus
5pm - Mr. Blotto
7pm - 16 Candles
Center Stage
3pm - 28 Days
5pm - Spazmatics
8pm - Maggie Speaks
West Stage
noon - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
3pm - Guitarra Azul
5pm - OD TAPO IMI
8pm - Hairbanger's Ball
Roscoe Village's annual Retro on Roscoe street festival takes over Roscoe Street from Damen to Oakley. Enjoy tasty food and drink, browse shops and stands, checkout an antique car show and rock out to music on three stages Aug. 6-7. Today's festivities run from noon to 10pm; "Retro Kids Fest" runs simultaneously from noon to 6pm at Roscoe and Hoyne. $5 suggested donation.
East Stage
3pm - South of 80
5pm - 7th Heaven
7pm - Hairbanger’s Ball
Center Stage
3pm - Heartache Tonight
5pm - Wedding Banned
8pm - Too White Crew
West Stage
noon - School of Rock
2pm - Justin Roberts
4pm - American English
6pm - R-Gang
8pm - Mightly Blue Kings
The Sheffield Garden Walk takes place July 23-24 from noon to 10pm, centered on Webster and Sheffield avenues. Explore Lincoln Park gardens, enjoy food and watch some great bands perform. $7 donation suggested; $10 after 3pm. Today's lineup is as follows:
12:15pm - School of Rock
1:15pm - The Congregation
2:30pm - Canasta
3:45pm - Hello Dave
6pm - New Orleans Suspects
8pm - Poi Dog Pondering
Wiker Park Fest runs July 23 and 24 at Milwaukee and Division from noon to 10pm. Have some food and drink, browse the merchandise booths and enjoy some great music on three stages. $5 suggested donation. Here's today's lineup:
North Stage
1:30pm - Biters
2:45pm - An Aesthetic Anaesthetic
4pm - Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social
5:15pm - Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
6:30pm - Everest
7:30pm - Murder By Death
9pm - Wavves
Center Stage
1pm - John Simmons
2pm - Lying Delilah
3pm - Les Trois Stooges
3:45pm - Ishi
4:30pm - Kid Color
5:15pm - Filligar
6pm - Midnight Conspiracy
6:45pm - AM Taxi
7:45pm - ZEBO vs Hiroki
8:30pm - Digital Tape Machine
South Stage
12:15pm - Anna Soltys
1:15pm - Doc's Delorean
2:15pm - Dastardly
3:15pm - Netherfriends
4:15pm - Big Light
5:15pm - The Pimps of Joytime
6:15 - Van Ghost
7:30pm - Joe Pug & The Hundred Mile Band
9pm - Blitzen Trapper
The Sheffield Garden Walk takes place July 23-24 from noon to 10pm, centered on Webster and Sheffield avenues. Explore Lincoln Park gardens, enjoy food and watch some great bands perform. $7 donation suggested; $10 after 3pm. Today's lineup is as follows:
12:15pm - Archie Powell and the Exports
1:15pm - Brighton, MA
2:30pm - Revivalists
4pm - Kinetix
6pm - Mike Doughty
8pm - Soul Asylum
Wiker Park Fest runs July 23 and 24 at Milwaukee and Division from noon to 10pm. Have some food and drink, browse the merchandise booths and enjoy some great music on three stages. $5 suggested donation. Here's today's lineup:
North Stage
1:30pm - Brent Puls
2:45pm - Chaperone
4pm - Ha Ha Tonka
5:15pm - Riverboat Gamblers
6:30pm - Dead To Me
7:45pm - Off With Their Heads!
9pm - Wild Flag
Center Stage
1pm - Black Light Saints
2pm - Purple Apple
3pm - Disco Death Threat
4pm - California Wives
4:45pm - Chaotic Good
5:30pm - Empires
6:15pm - Phenom
7pm - Company of Thieves
8pm - Porn N Chicken DJs
8:45pm - Flosstradamus
South Stage
1pm - Loyal Divide
2pm - Lynx
3pm - Break Science
4pm - AraabMUZIK
5pm - Ana Sia
6pm - NiT GRiT
7:15pm - El Ten Eleven
8:45pm - MiMOSA
Uptown's third annual Windy City Ribfest brings local and national barbecue teams to Lawrence and Broadway July 15-17 to cook up ribs for the masses, while music fills the air. A suggested $5 donation gets you in the door. The fest runs from 5pm to 10pm tonight; here's today's musical lineup:
12:15pm - Our Name is Jonas
2:15pm - Blah Blah Blah
3:45pm - The Personnel
5:15pm - Dot Dot Dot
7:30pm - Georgie Porgie & Linda Clifford
Uptown's third annual Windy City Ribfest brings local and national barbecue teams to Lawrence and Broadway July 15-17 to cook up ribs for the masses, while music fills the air. A suggested $5 donation gets you in the door. The fest runs from 5pm to 10pm tonight; here's today's musical lineup:
12:15pm - Stevie G
2pm - Rubber
5pm - JT & The Clouds
6:30pm - Mr. Blotto
8:30pm - Rusted Root
Uptown's third annual Windy City Ribfest brings local and national barbecue teams to Lawrence and Broadway July 15-17 to cook up ribs for the masses, while music fills the air. A suggested $5 donation gets you in the door. The fest runs from 5pm to 10pm tonight, with How Far to Austin playing at 5:45pm and Cowboy Mouth playing at 8pm.
Roscoe Village hosts its annual Burger Fest street festival from 11am to 10pm Saturday and Sunday at Damen and Belmont, featuring, you guessed it, hamburgers from nine area restaurants, music on two stages and more fun for the kids and their parents. $6 suggested donation.
Here's today's music schedule:
Main Stage
noon - The Dreamtree Shakers
2pm - School of Rock
3:30pm - Rock Candy
6pm - Arra
8:15pm - Foghat
Damen Stage
noon - Josh & the Empty Pockets
1:30pm - The Handcuffs
3:30pm - Divebar
5:30pm - Cold Blue Kid
7pm - Super Happy Fun Club
8:30pm - Canasta
Roscoe Village hosts its annual Burger Fest street festival from 11am to 10pm Saturday and Sunday at Damen and Belmont, featuring, you guessed it, hamburgers from nine area restaurants, music on two stages and more fun for the kids and their parents. $6 suggested donation.
Here's today's music schedule:
Main Stage
noon - The Flat Cats
1:30pm - Rego
3pm - Ordinary Outcast
4:30pm - The Hat Guys
6:30pm - Dot Dot Dot
8:30pm - Smithereens
Damen Stage
12:30pm - Mr. Singer & Kerry Appleberry
2:15pm - Diana & the Dishes
3:45pm - Secret Colours
6pm - Otter Petter
8:15pm - Todd Carey
The Chicago Green Music Festival runs Saturday and Sunday on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller from noon to 10pm. Today's lineup includes, in order of appearance, Blane Fonda, Musikanto, Soft Speaker, Tight Phantomz, The Thermals and Les Savy Fav. In addition to the bands, the festival will feature environmentally conscious vendors, food and kid-friendly activities. $5 suggested donation.
The Chicago Green Music Festival runs Saturday and Sunday on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller from noon to 10pm. Today's lineup includes, in order of appearance, Midwest Hype, Secret Colours, The Meters Experience, The Life and Times, Trampled by Turtles and Yo La Tengo. In addition to the bands, the festival will feature environmentally conscious vendors, food and kid-friendly activities. $5 suggested donation.
Northcenter's Ribfest blocks off Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park Road to Warner Avenue June 10-12. Enjoy ribs and other tasty foods by dozens of local and regional restaurants, listen to live music and have fun from noon to 10pm today. $5 donation requested. Music schedule is as follows:
South Stage:
1:30 Pinto and the Bean
4pm Bailiff
6:30pm The Ettes
9pm Tapes 'n Tapes
North Stage:
noon Tanglewood
2:45pm Common Shiner
5:15pm Nathan Xander & Witchouse
7:45pm Hayes Carll
Art, entertainment and delicious food (I had a memorable steak sandwich a few years ago from the Bistro Margot tent--ah, the memories) are part of the Wells Street Art Festival, which runs today and tomorrow at North and Wells, 10am-10pm. Suggested donation $7 before 5pm, and $10 after 5pm.
Northcenter's Ribfest blocks off Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park Road to Warner Avenue June 10-12. Enjoy ribs and other tasty foods by dozens of local and regional restaurants, listen to live music and have fun from noon to 10pm today. $5 donation requested. Music schedule is as follows:
South Stage:
noon The Future Laureates
2:45pm Four Star Brass Band
5:15pm Like Pioneers
7:45pm Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
North Stage:
1:30pm Dirty Pigeons
4pm Colin Gilmore
6:30pm Fort Frances
9pm Waco Brothers
Northcenter's Ribfest blocks off Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park Road to Warner Avenue June 10-12. Enjoy ribs and other tasty foods by dozens of local and regional restaurants, listen to live music and have fun from 5 to 10pm tonight. At 6pm, watch professional competitive eaters chow down on baby back ribs in Ribmania. $5 donation requested. Music schedule is as follows:
South Stage:
5pm Geoff Dolce
7pm My Gold Mask
9pm Jukebox the Ghost
North Stage:
6pm RibMania
7:45pm The Legendary Shack Shakers
Do Division Street Fest runs from noon to 10pm Saturday and Sunday on Division Street from Damen to Leavitt. Shop local stores and crafters, eat tasty food and drinks and enjoy music on two stages -- plus children's programming on a separate stage. $5 donation requested. Here's today's lineup:
Damen Stage:
1pm Daniel Knox
2:30pm Royal Bangs
4pm Omar Souleyman
5:30pm White Mystery
7pm A Place To Bury Strangers
8:30pm Big Freedia & The Divas with Rusty Lazer
Leavitt Stage:
5pm California Wives
6pm Empires
7pm Big Science
8pm This Must Be The Band
Cheetah Gym Family Stage:
12pm: Mary Macaroni
1pm: Super Stolie
2pm: Sarah Jayne Parker
4pm: Gorilla Tango Theater
4:20pm: Baby Take a Bow Hip Hop Workshop
5pm: Pritzker School Band
Maifest makes a mess of Lincoln Square June 2-5 this year. The festival celebrates the (hopefully) good spring weather with German food, music and lots of beer. The revelries continue at Lincoln and Leland avenues today from noon to 1opm.
Do Division Street Fest runs from noon to 10pm Saturday and Sunday on Division Street from Damen to Leavitt. Shop local stores and crafters, eat tasty food and drinks and enjoy music on two stages -- plus children's programming on a separate stage. $5 donation requested. Here's today's lineup:
Damen Stage:
1pm Tristen
2:30pm Thao & Mirah
4pm Nobunny
5:30pm Javelin
7pm Dengue Fever
8:30pm Bonobo (DJ set)
Leavitt Stage:
4:45pm Moxie Motive
5:45pm The Shams Band
6:45pm The Steepwaterband
8 pm Led Zeppelin 2
Cheetah Gym Family Stage:
12pm: Laura Doherty
1pm: Jeanie B!
2pm: Mad Science
3pm: Karen 4 Kids!
4pm: Mary Macaroni
5pm: The Hamburglars
Maifest makes a mess of Lincoln Square June 2-5 this year. The festival celebrates the (hopefully) good spring weather with German food, music and lots of beer. The revelries continue at Lincoln and Leland avenues today from noon to 11pm.
Maifest makes a mess of Lincoln Square June 2-5 this year. The festival celebrates the (hopefully) good spring weather with German food, music and lots of beer. The revelries continue at Lincoln and Leland avenues tonight from 5:30pm to 11pm.
Maifest makes a mess of Lincoln Square June 2-5 this year. The festival celebrates the (hopefully) good spring weather with German food, music and lots of beer. The revelries kick off at Lincoln and Leland avenues tonight from 5pm to 9pm.
The Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival takes over Sheffield Avenue from Belmont to School this weekend, with live music, food and vendors from noon to 10pm. $5 donation requested. Here's today's schedule:
noon Sorry for Partying
1:30pm He Said, She Said
3:30pm 7th Heaven
6pm Hairbangers Ball
8:30pm Wedding Banned
The Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival takes over Sheffield Avenue from Belmont to School this weekend, with live music, food and vendors from noon to 10pm. $5 donation requested. Here's today's schedule:
noon Velvet Jimis
2pm Red Glare Rockets
4pm Libido Funk Circus
6pm Rock Candy
8pm Too White Crew
Watch as Division St. becomes Bourbon Street for this Mardi Gras celebration. Expect drink specials, dance parties, and local bands, including Mike & Joe and the Big Shoulders Brass Band. A portion of the night's proceeds will go to the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. The event kicks off at 7pm at Bootleggers (13 West Division St.) and moves on down the street. Visit Rush & Division for more details.
The Eugene Field Park Advisory Council is excited to present the first-annual fall festival and craft fair, Cornucopia. This event will take place today from 10am to 4pm. Cornucopia will have something to offer every member in the family, including a petting zoo, pony rides, and pumpkin patch. We’ll also have local performers and tasty snacks for purchase. Inside the Field House, local artisans will sell handmade wares. Eugene Field Park is located at 5100 N. Ridgeway, Chicago, IL (in the Albany Park neighborhood).
The sixth annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts brings together artwork by more than 150 artists for a juried exhibition and neighborhood festival on Broadway Avenue between Belmont and Roscoe this weekend. Enjoy art, music, food and shopping from 10am to 6pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm Sunday. Free, but donations accepted. More information here.
The sixth annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts brings together artwork by more than 150 artists for a juried exhibition and neighborhood festival on Broadway Avenue between Belmont and Roscoe this weekend. Enjoy art, music, food and shopping from 10am to 6pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm Sunday. Free, but donations accepted. More information here.
Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted from Belmont to Addison all weekend, filling the street with more than 400 arts and crafts and food vendors as well as three concert stages. 11am to 10pm. Free, but donations requested.
Brompton Stage:
1pm BambiRaptor
2:45pm The Insecurities
4:00pm Adam Barta
5:15pm Blake Lewis
6:45pm Gina Glocksen
8:15pm Gabriel Sanchez & the Prince Experience
Roscoe Stage:
12:15pm 90's 210
1:45pm House of Winehouse
4pm White Tie Affair
6pm 16 Candles
8:30pm Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
Belmont Stage:
12:30pm Pulsation
2pm Black Betty
3pm Gay Cowboys
3:30pm Hag
4:45pm Chicago Spirit Brigade
5:30pm The Joans
6:30pm ROTC (in front of the stage)
7:15pm Dot Dot Dot
Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted from Belmont to Addison all weekend, filling the street with more than 400 arts and crafts and food vendors as well as three concert stages. 11am to 10pm. Free, but donations requested.
Brompton Stage:
1pm The Moves
2:45pm Handcuffs
4:30pm Salute to Abba
6:15pm Eric & the Adams
8:15pm Rock Candy
Roscoe Stage:
12:15pm Shanghai Circus
1:30pm Brit Beat
4pm7th Heaven
6pmJennifer Holiday
7:15pm September
8:30pm Jon Secada
Belmont Stage:
12:30pm Bird Talk
2:15pm Everelle
3:15pm Chicago Spirit Brigade
4pm Girl Next Store
6:15pm Kimi Hayes
8:15pm Cathy Richardson and the Macrodots
Wicker Park Fest takes over the stretch of Milwaukee Avenue between North and Wood July 31 and today from noon till 10pm. Enjoy food, arts and crafts, and music on three stages. Here's today's lineup at each stage:
South Stage: fun., Plants & Animals, Van Ghost, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, B.S. Brass Band, JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound and
Save the Clocktower, with DJ Lou Dooben DJing between sets.
North Stage: Baroness, Torche, Yakuza Arkestra, Gringo Star, The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Happy Birthday, Residual Echoes and Beings.
Center Stage: Local H, The Hood Internet, The Hard Lessons, Zebo, Oh My God, Matt Roan, Shapers, John Simmons and California Wive.
$5 suggested donation. All ages.
Wicker Park Fest takes over the stretch of Milwaukee Avenue between North and Wood today and tomorrow from noon till 10pm. Enjoy food, arts and crafts, and music on three stages. Here's today's lineup at each stage:
South Stage: Holy F_ck, BoomBox, Auto Body, The Gaslamp Killer, Signal Path, Tokimonsta and Prepschool, with Alex B DJing between sets.
North Stage: Cap'n Jazz, Mission Of Burma, Native, Morning Teleportation, Pinebender, Indian and Big Science
Center Stage: LA Riots, Moneypenny, Team Bayside High, Hollywood Holt, Only Children, Gemini Club, Kid Color, Blah Blah Blah
$5 suggested donation. All ages.
Ongoing till August 1, Sisterman and many local vintage sellers will be holding a BIG sale in a convenient location, close to the Damen Blue Line station at Heaven Gallery, 1550 N. Milwaukee - 2nd floor. This is during Wicker Park Fest, starts at 12pm.
The second annual MAAF continues today (for its final day) in Logan Square, featuring curated art galleries filled with eclectic works in all media, live music on three stages boasting diverse and critically-acclaimed line-ups, theater, dance, film, vaudeville and other live performances, an indoor art market, a community mural, children's activities, local cuisine and Magic Hat craft brews, and last but not least, a freaking trolley! Most importantly, don't forget to stop by the Gapers Block booth. The festival is from noon to 11pm today. It runs along Milwaukee between Kimball and California Ave. in Logan Square.
The second annual MAAF continues today in Logan Square, featuring curated art galleries filled with eclectic works in all media, live music on three stages boasting diverse and critically-acclaimed line-ups, theater, dance, film, vaudeville and other live performances, an indoor art market, a community mural, children's activities, local cuisine and Magic Hat craft brews, and last but not least, a freaking trolley! Most importantly, don't forget to stop by the Gapers Block booth. The festival is from noon to 11pm today and Sunday. It runs along Milwaukee between Kimball and California Ave. in Logan Square.
After you're done rocking out at the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival, come around the corner to The Rocking Horse where Gapers Block and CHIRP Radio will be co-sponsoring the official after-party! $4 Goose Island Drafts, $4 Jim Beam shots, $4 Sailor Jerry drinks, $3 PBR tall boys! Map of the festival [PDF] The Rocking Horse is located just 2 blocks from the main stage (#21 on the map, near the Logan Square Blue Line stop). RSVP on Facebook if that's your thing. 10:30pm-2am. The Rocking Horse is located at 2535 N. Milwaukee Ave. near the Logan Square Blue Line stop. No cover!
The second annual MAAF begins today in Logan Square, featuring curated art galleries filled with eclectic works in all media, live music on three stages boasting diverse and critically-acclaimed line-ups, theater, dance, film, vaudeville and other live performances, an indoor art market, a community mural, children's activities, local cuisine and Magic Hat craft brews, and last but not least, a freaking trolley! Most importantly, don't forget to stop by the Gapers Block booth. The festival is from 4pm to 11pm today, and from noon to 11pm Saturday and Sunday. It runs along Milwaukee between Kimball and California Ave. in Logan Square.
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents their annual two-day festival of music and dance in Welles Park (Lincoln and Montrose) this weekend. Sunday's main stage lineup includes: Wiggleworms 25th Birthday Party; Wazo County Warblers & The Fly Boys; The Boils; Sanctified Grumblers; Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo; Leonard Jacome; Red Baraat; Les Saltimbanks; and Etran Finitawa. For more information visit Chicago Folk and Roots.
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents their annual two-day festival of music and dance in Welles Park (Lincoln and Montrose) this weekend. Today's main stage lineup includes: The Midwest Fiddle Championship; Hoyle Brothers; James King Band; Red Stick Ramblers; Gingarte Capoeria Chicago in the Park; Occidental Brothers, featuring Samba Mapangala; Shemekia Copeland; and Budos Band. For more information visit Chicago Folk and Roots.
The Belmont Arts and Music Fest has been resurrected as a weekend-long homage to the Earl of Hamburg's favorite meal. The Roscoe Village Burger Fest features a very 90s-heavy music lineup (10,000 Maniacs, Gin Blossoms), drinking, general street fair shenanigans, and of course, burgers. Runs today and tomorrow, noon to 10pm, at Belmont and Damen.
From 4pm to 10pm today, Art Adventure! Events is hosting a free Art-About throughout the West Town neighborhood. Explore 25 venues to see new artwork, hear live music, drink wine, and do even more exotic activities, like participating in a tai chi or silk screening demonstration. For a full list of activities and participating venues, click here. Start the Art-About at 4pm at the Sculpture Courtyard at 935 N Damen, where maps will be available and artwork on display.
Come out tonight for one night only festival from 9am to 9pm at Marquette Park, 6700 S Kedzie Ave. Takin' It to the Streets bridges today's cultural divides by connecting diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities through a dynamic festival enriching Chicago. Headliners are Mos Def, Brother Ali from Minnesota, Tinarwein from Mali, Chabab al Andalous from Morocco and Outlandish from Denmark.
Northcenter's annual Ribfest runs from noon to 10pm at the intersection of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park. Enjoy barbecue and other food from more than two dozen vendors. Tell Your Friends, Holding Mercury, The Dig, Ceiling Stars, The Shams Band, These United States, Langhorne Slim
and The Whigs perform. Free.
Northcenter's annual Ribfest runs from noon to 10pm at the intersection of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park. Enjoy barbecue and other food from more than two dozen vendors. Furious Frank, Unicycle Loves You, The Generationals, Deep Cricket Night, John Henry & The Engine, Those Darlins, Bottle Rockets and Califone perform. Free.
Northcenter's annual Ribfest kicks off tonight at 5pm at the intersection of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park. Enjoy barbecue and other food from more than two dozen vendors. At 6pm, the festival holds its first-ever rib eating contest, with 12 competitive eaters facing off for a $1200 purse. Mucca Pazza, The Ike Reilly Assassination and Robby Fulks perform. Free.
The Do Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale combines the booking talent of the Empty Bottle and House Call Entertainment with the vending of the Division St. boutiques and eateries from Ashland to Leavitt. Sunday's music includes headliners YACHT and Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. Other notables include locals Ponys, Scott Lucas & the Married Men, Soft Speaker, REGO, Tim Larson & the Owner Operators, Cameron McGill & What Army and Jon Drake & the Shakes. The fest runs from noon until 10pm. A $5 donation gets you in (and supports local non-profits).
The Do Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale combines the booking talent of the Empty Bottle and House Call Entertainment with the vending of the Division St. boutiques and eateries from Ashland to Leavitt. Today's music includes headliners the Hood Internet and Night Marchers. Other notables include locals Pelican, Sybris, Bailiff and CoCoComa, as well as Champaign's Headlights, among others. The fest runs from noon until 10pm. A $5 donation gets you in (and supports local non-profits).
Columbia College's urban arts festival, Manifest, starts May 14 on Columbia's campus in the Loop and will feature readings, performances, music, and much much more! It's free and open to the public, so check out the schedule of events here.
Head slightly south of downtown the Greek Independence Day Parade in (surprise) Greektown. It goes from 2:30-4:30pm, beginning at Randolph and Halsted.
Hosted by Worldview's Jerome McDonnell, Chicago Public Radio Presents... is thrilled to again present this remarkable celebration - complete with food, music and over 100 Chicago-area Global Activists, all featured guests of Worldview's Global Activism Series. On the air for seven years now, the series continues to be inspirational, and bringing everyone together for this Expo has quickly become an annual event. This event is free and takes place from noon to 6pm. Click here for all the juicy details.
Humboldt Park's Rumble Arts Center will host "Mercadito," a craft fair featuring creations and demonstrations from many local artists and crafters, as well as a trunk show and performances by students and teachers at the center. Admission is free, and there will be music and refreshments. 11am-4pm, 3413 W. North Ave.
The Annual Real St. Patrick's Day Parade is today! It will kickoff between 3-5pm and go 'till 4am, or come at noon to help with floats (2025 S Halsted -- enter through back alley). All -- people, costumes, floats, music, intoxicants -- are welcome. So are kids, but if you bring them you are responsible for their safety at the Whale, in the Tetanus Garden, and on the street.
Ring in the Year of the Tiger 4708 in Chinatown today, starting with the parade at 1pm and a host of other events throughout the area. The parade runs on Wentworth from 24th St. to Cermak Rd. Details.
Check out this GIGANTIC trunk show and buy some handmade stuff by local creative people. 10am-5pm. Pulaski Park Auditorium: 1419 W. Blackhawk. Free.
Starting today at noon, the Wicker Park Halloween Prowl kicks off at the Polish Triangle (at Ashland, Milwaukee and Division) and marches up through Wicker Park. Sponsored by WPB, the inaugural civic event gives local families an opportunity to join a 20-person theatrical procession of dancers, actors, musicians, vampires and mummies led by Chicago's Collaboraction Theatre. The free, all-ages parade will make stops to trick-or-treat, dance and cavort at local parks and businesses along the way. The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and other neighborhood partners are sponsoring other "Boo-Palooza" activities throughout the afternoon, including pumpkin decorating, face painting and a Monster Mash Music Bash. Bring your noise makers and wear your costumes!
This art fair features residents of the Historic Pullman District presenting their sculpture, poetry, pen & ink, film, photography, installations, exhibits, found art, music and much, much more. 1-5 pm, 112th St. & Champlain. For more information call (773) 209-6911.
Up for a road trip? Stew's cooking at the Burgoo Festival in downtown Utica, IL (100 miles SW of Chicago) today from 9am-5pm.
This year's art walk includes over 50 venues and the art work of over 150 working, professional and emerging artists and performance groups. Start at 4256 N. Ravenswood. There, you will see one piece from each artist showing which will help you plan your route, based on your tastes. (Don't miss "The Blago Project" taking place in the former wire tapped offices of the Friends of Rod Blagojevich: 4147 N. Ravenswood.) This event is happening on the 3rd and the 4th from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free.
This year's art walk includes over 50 venues and the art work of over 150 working, professional and emerging artists and performance groups. Start at 4256 N. Ravenswood. There, you will see one piece from each artist showing which will help you plan your route, based on your tastes. (Don't miss "The Blago Project" taking place in the former wire tapped offices of the Friends of Rod Blagojevich: 4147 N. Ravenswood.) This event is happening on the 3rd and the 4th from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free.
Enjoy 25 Pilsen restaurants on this second annual neighborhood restaurant tour. The event takes place today, Mexican Independence Day, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the festival. See Drive-Thru for more information.
Come celebrate the achievements of "urban innovation" in Mandrake Park (E 39th & S Cottage Grove) with music, food, activities, and merchant vendors. Festival hours are from 11am - 10pm and admission is free. For more info, see the Little Black Pearl's web site.
This weekend, come check out the Ukrainian Festival in... that's right, folks, Ukrainian Village. The festival takes place from 12pm - 10pm both Saturday and today in Smith Park at 2526 W. Grand Ave.
For more info, check out the awesomely-named Illinois Ukrainian Congress Committee's website.
This weekend, come check out the Ukrainian Festival in... that's right, folks, Ukrainian Village. The festival takes place from 12pm - 10pm both today and Sunday in Smith Park at 2526 W. Grand Ave.
For more info, check out the awesomely-named Illinois Ukrainian Congress Committee's website.
It's the weekend. It's summer. Of course there's a neighborhood festival going on somewhere. This weekend, head to Racine Ave.(between Fullerton and Webster) in Lincoln Park for live music on two stages, food and drinks from local area restaurants, arts and crafts tables, a bags tournament, and children's activities. The event lasts two days, and begins today at noon and ends at 10pm. Donations are $7. Questions? (773) 868-3010 or visit the Lincoln Park website.
The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library are holding their 39th Annual Book Fair. Come peruse 100,000 books, from childrens' literature to cooking to history to romance and more. Hardcovers are priced at $2 and paperbacks are $.50. The fair continues today, 9am-5pm, with no admission fee, at Oak Park River Forest High School, 201 N. Socille Ave. in Oak Park. Call (708) 383-8200 for more information.
Following its successful 2008 program, the Active Transportation Alliance of Chicago is bringing back its Open Streets Sunday boulevard tour today from 8:30am to 2pm. The event this year combines last year's two days into one long, eight-mile avenue of bicycling, dancing, walking, and other activities. The route spans from Logan Square (Kedzie Boulevard at Logan Boulevard) to Little Village, and passes through Humboldt Park, North Lawndale and Garfield Park. Stations and kiosks throughout the route will feature performances, children activities, art, and workout demonstrations. Free.
Tonight's Movies in the Park presents Fernando Trueba's Calle 54 Latin jazz documentary. The free film starts as the sun sets on the Humboldt Park Boathouse (1359 N. Sacramento Ave).
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks presents a free bombazo or Afro-Puerto Rican jam session tonight at the Humboldt Park Boathouse (1359 N. Sacramento Ave). Dance lessons by AfriCaribe start at 6pm and are followed by bomba and plena music by Grupo Yuba and Nuestro Tambo from 7 to 9 pm.
As the sun sets over the quiet lagoon and lush trees of Humboldt Park tonight, you'll hear the Brazilian sounds of Paulhino Garcia, the driving grooves of La Inspiracion, and Victor Garcia and Darwin Noguera's Chicago Afro Cuban Jazz Ensemble. The free, outdoor show runs from 7:30pm until 9:30pm.
The Flat Iron Artists' Association's Wicker Park/ Bucktown First Friday "smARTshow" premiers today and runs until Sunday. Starting at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., the patriotic-themed exhibition event encompasses surrounding venues such as Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, Club Lucky, Just Indulge, and the new unique eye-wear gallery, Eye Want, to name a few. Admission is free but donations are suggested. More information can be found at the FIAA website.
Aspiring fashion stylist and vintage addicts Katie Yates and Ashley Barlow host their first annual Style 4 Food Backyard Summer Bash (1519 N. Claremont Ave). In addition to numerous racks of rad vintage and recycled clothing, the event will showcase Sage Brown's handmade cycling caps and a variety of stitched goods by James Matthews of Qylaar. Tony Junior will be selecting rare groove, salsoul and afrobeat for your shopping pleasure. The event runs from 9am to 6pm.
Chicago street fest season is in full swing. Among the stand-out acts playing at this final day of Ribfest are the Annuals and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. Check out the full line-up and set times in our music section, Transmission. Ribfest takes place at the intersections of Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen.
Chicago street fest season is in full swing. Today Margot and the Nuclear So & So's and locals Walter Meego headline a day full of great music at Ribfest. The weekend's full line-up and set times can be found in our music section, Transmission. Ribfest takes place at the intersections of Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen.
Chicago street fest season is in full swing and local favorites OFFICE and Tom Schraeder are among the standout acts performing tonight at Ribfest. The weekend's full line-up and set times can be found in our music section, Transmission. Ribfest takes place at the intersections of Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen.
This weekend marks the first Metronome Celebration in Logan Square — a music fest that not only promotes a variety of music (with 4 stages playing rock, folk, punk, and electronica) but also strives to have a green image. Sunday's music includes sets by The Effigies, The Methadones, Deal's Gone Bad, The Giving Tree and Justin Townes Earl.The fest takes place at Milwaukee at Armitage and Western from noon-10pm June 6th and 7th. Full lineup and times available online. Check out the preview in Transmission.
This weekend marks the first Metronome Celebration in Logan Square — a music fest that not only promotes a variety of music (with 4 stages playing rock, folk, punk, and electronica) but also strives to have a green image. Saturday's music includes sets by Eliot Lipp, Future Rock, Apostle of Hustle and John Vanderslice.The fest takes place at Milwaukee at Armitage and Western from noon-10pm June 6th and 7th. Full lineup and times available online. Check out the preview in Transmission.
The Do-Division Street Festival takes over Division from Ashland to Leavitt on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 10pm. Flosstradamus (Saturday) and Menomena (Sunday) rock it out alongside food, vendors, beer, kids' activities and a sidewalk sale. Blue Line (check for shuttle due to track work): Ashland/Milwaukee or Damen/Milwaukee. Bus: 9 Ashland, 49 Western, 50 Damen, 56 Milwaukee, 70 Division (check for re-route). Free Bike Valet.
Summer officially arrives this weekend with the Do Division Street Festival. The kick off of Chicago street-fest season, Do Division features food, fashion, and sidewalk sales from Division Street businesses and music programmed by the Empty Bottle. For a full list of bands and set times, check out our listing in Transmission. Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt. 2pm to 10pm.
The Do-Division Street Festival takes over Division from Ashland to Leavitt on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 10 p.m. Flosstradamus (Saturday) and Menomena (Sunday) rock it out alongside food, vendors, beer, kids' activities and a sidewalk sale. Blue Line (check for shuttle due to track work): Ashland/Milwaukee or Damen/Milwaukee. Bus: 9 Ashland, 49 Western, 50 Damen, 56 Milwaukee, 70 Division (check for re-route). Free Bike Valet.
Summer officially arrives this weekend with the Do Division Street Festival. The kick off for the Chicago street-fest season, Do Division features food, fashion, and sidewalk sales from Division Street businesses and music programmed by the Empty Bottle. For a full list of bands and set times, check out our listing in Transmission. Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt. 2pm to 10pm.
Lake Shore Drive closes to car traffic and opens to bicycles for the annual Bike the Drive, which benefits the Active Transportation Alliance (formerly the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation), a non-profit biking, walking and transit advocacy organization. The route starts at Grant Park, runs 7.5 miles north to Bryn Mawr and 7.5 miles south to the Museum of Science and Industry. 5:30 to 9:45am. Registration will be available the day of if the event does not sell out.
If you like drinking and being (or pretending to be) Irish, this event's for you. Actually, you just need to love to drink. Parade starts at noon at 104th & Western. Free.
The Sock Monkey Madness Festival returns as a unique celebration of Rockford, Illinois' past by highlighting its knitting industry and boom of the stuffed sock toy which continues as a large part of America's pop culture. 10:30am - 4pm, continues through Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults; $4 children and students. Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL. Call (815)-397-9112 or visit the website for more details.
Join one of Chicago's largest Three Kings Day celebrations with a parade that kicks off at Division and Western and travels to the Humboldt Park Field House. At the end of the parade, every child in attendance receives a toy. The parade starts at 4pm. Free.
A network of boulevards from will be closed to motorized traffic but open to bicycles and pedestrians. Come out with your bike, stroller, wheelchair, skateboard, or just bring a picnic and sit along the route, chatting with your friends. The first installation of Sunday Parkways runs from Logan Square to Garfield Park (Fullerton to Madison) from 9am to 1pm on October 5. The second Sunday Parkways runs from Garfield Park to Little Village (Madison to 24th Boulevard) from 9am to 1pm on October 26. See how similar events have worked in other cities around the world.
A network of boulevards from will be closed to motorized traffic but open to bicycles and pedestrians. Come out with your bike, stroller, wheelchair, skateboard, or just bring a picnic and sit along the route, chatting with your friends. The first installation of Sunday Parkways runs from Logan Square to Garfield Park (Fullerton to Madison) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 5. The second Sunday Parkways runs Garfield Park to Little Village (Madison to 24th Boulevard) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 26. See how similar events have worked in other cities around the world.
East Lakeview Neighbors celebrates Autumn with its 10th annual Oktoberfest at Murphy's Bleachers, 3655 N. Sheffield Ave., from 3pm to 7pm today. Your $20 donation gets you a pig roast, chicken, brats and grilled veggies; beer, wine and pop; a raffle and silent auction; and music. All proceeds benefit local non-profits.
Come celebrate Oktoberfest at St. Alphonsus church in Lakeview. This church, founded by German immigrants in 1882, really knows how to put on an Oktoberfest -- complete with oom-pah bands, brats, dancing, and, of course, plenty of German brews. The party goes on all weekend, starting Friday night 9/26, from 5-11pm, Sat. 9/27 11am-10pm, Sun. 9/28 noon-9pm. St. Alphonsus is located at 3000 Lincoln Ave. (at Wellington).
Come celebrate Oktoberfest at St. Alphonsus church in Lakeview. This church, founded by German immigrants in 1882, really knows how to put on an Oktoberfest -- complete with oom-pah bands, brats, dancing, and, of course, plenty of German brews. The party goes on all weekend, starting Friday night 9/26, from 5-11pm, Sat. 9/27 11am-10pm, Sun. 9/28 noon-9pm. St. Alphonsus is located at 3000 Lincoln Ave. (at Wellington).
Come celebrate Oktoberfest at St. Alphonsus church in Lakeview. This church, founded by German immigrants in 1882, really knows how to put on an Oktoberfest -- complete with oom-pah bands, brats, dancing, and, of course, plenty of German brews. The party goes on all weekend, starting Friday night 9/26, from 5-11pm, Sat. 9/27 11am-10pm, Sun. 9/28 noon-9pm. St. Alphonsus is located at 3000 Lincoln Ave. (at Wellington).
The Hideout's massively successful Block Party enters its 12th year. The line up is huge and the outdoor jam starts early. Tickets are $25 for a Sunday-only Pass or $45 for a 2-Day Pass. Gates open at 12 noon.
The Hideout's massively successful Block Party enters its 12th year. The line up is huge and the outdoor jam starts early. Tickets are $25 for a Saturday Pass and $45 for 2-Day Pass. Gates open at 11am.
Lincoln Square celebrates its Deutch roots with the annual German American Festival this weekend. Centered on Lincoln and Leland, next to the Western Brown Line stop, drink steins of beer and eat sausages, sauerkraut and potatos while listening to traditional German music. Free, 21 and over to drink. Runs today from noon to 10pm.
Lincoln Square celebrates its Deutch roots with the annual German American Festival this weekend. Centered on Lincoln and Leland, next to the Western Brown Line stop, drink steins of beer and eat sausages, sauerkraut and potatos while listening to traditional German music. Free, 21 and over to drink. Runs today from noon to 11pm, with the 43rd annual Von Steuben Parade starting at 2pm
Lincoln Square celebrates its Deutch roots with the annual German American Festival this weekend. Centered on Lincoln and Leland, next to the Western Brown Line stop, drink steins of beer and eat sausages, sauerkraut and potatos while listening to traditional German music. Free, 21 and over to drink. Runs today from 5pm to 11pm.
The African Festival for the Arts runs Friday through Monday at 5100 S. Cottage Grove with loads of music, art, food and culture. Tickets are $10 per day, with weekend passes available for $30. Today's musical lineup is below.
World music stage
2:30pm: DJ music
3:30pm: New Orleans Revival
4:45pm: Voices
6:30pm: Diblo Dibala
Dee Parmer stage
2:30pm: Trinity
4:30pm: Muntu
6:15pm: Nicholas Payton
7:45pm: Kool & The Gang
Hip-Hop stage
5pm: Black Sheep
5:45pm: Rhymefest
7pm: Brand Nubian
Grab your American flag and join the Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society for their annual do-it-yourself Labor Day Parade. The action kicks off on Pine Grove and Wellington in East Lakeview at 11am and ends up on the lawn of St. Joseph's Hospital, with a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers.
If the Jazz Festival isn't your thing, you have other options. Today from noon to 11pm, head to the South Loop for the Bash on Wabash. A $5 donation gets you in the gate; full line-up is listed below. Enter at Wabash and 13th Street.
Noon: Columbia R&B Band
1:10pm: School of Rock
2pm: Cooler by the Lake
2:50pm: The Stacks
3:40pm: Indignant
4:30pm: Todd Hembrook & the Hemispheres
6pm: North of Memphis featuring Michael McDermott, Vanessa Davis and Howard Levy
7:30pm: William Elliott Whitmore
9pm: Murder by Death
The African Festival for the Arts runs Friday through Monday at 5100 S. Cottage Grove with loads of music, art, food and culture. Tickets are $10 per day, with weekend passes available for $30. Today's musical lineup is below.
World music stage
2:30pm: DJ music
3:30pm: Odies Williams
4:45pm: Roland Brown
6:30pm: New Orleans Revival
Dee Parmer stage
2:30pm: DJ music
4:30pm: Mulgrew Miller
6:15pm: Les Nubians
7:45pm: Rachelle Farrell
Hip-Hop stage
5:30pm: Keith Murray
7pm: Nice and Smooth
Humboldt Park's 15th Annual Fiesta Boricua -- the Midwest's largest Ethnic Music Festival -- will take place on Division between Paseo Boricua's giant metal flags. Three stages will feature top talents in Salsa, Plena, Reggaeton and House plus over 100 food, arts and crafts vendors. The all-day event will also include a health fair, skateboard demo area, art gallery and cultural performances. Everyone's invited to come celebrate Chicago's Puerto Rican community! Division Street (between Western & Mozart). 11AM to 8PM.
The African Festival for the Arts runs Friday through Monday at 5100 S. Cottage Grove with loads of music, art, food and culture. Tickets are $10 per day, with weekend passes available for $30. Today's musical lineup is below.
World music stage
2:30pm: DJ music
3:30pm: Tribute to Motown
4:45pm: Youssoupha Sidibe
6:30pm: Ray Martinez
Dee Parmer stage
2:30pm: DJ music
4:30pm: Odies Williams
6:15pm: Raices Habaneras
7:45pm: New Orleans Revival
Hip-Hop stage
5:30pm: Special Ed
6:15pm: The Lady of Rage
7pm: Big Daddy Kane
If the Jazz Festival isn't your thing, you have other options. Today and tomorrow from noon to 11pm, head to the South Loop for the Bash on Wabash. A $5 donation gets you in the gate; Saturday's line-up is listed below. Enter at Wabash and 13th Street.
Noon: Columbia R&B Band
1:10pm: The Artist Formally Known As Vince
2pm: Margaret Murphy
2:50pm: The Sleepers
3:40pm: The Wabash Cannonballs
4:30pm: Velcro Lewis & His 100 Proof Band
6pm: The Steepwater Band
7:30pm: Waco Brothers
9pm: Mucca Pazza
The African Festival for the Arts kicks off today at 5100 S. Cottage Grove with loads of music, art, food and culture. Tickets are $10 per day, with weekend passes available for $30. The festival runs Friday through Monday; today's musical lineup is below.
World Music Stage
3pm: DJ Music
3:30pm: SPIRIT
4:45: siji/DJ Music
6:30: Fertile Ground
Dee Parmer Stage
2:30pm: DJ Music
3:30pm DJ Music
4:30pm: SPIRIT
6:15pm: Antoine
7:45pm: Al Hudson & One Way
Head over to Trebes Park, located at Webster and Racine, today for FlavorFest, a WholeFoods brainchild of music, food samples, cooking demos and activities for the kids. It will make you forget that you can easily spend 50 bucks there on a frickin' bread run.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a free, weekend-long event that features artists, open studios and live entertainment on three outdoor stages. Experience art, theater, music, as well as food and drink, on the cobblestone streets of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Chicago's historic Rogers Park neighborhood. Kickoff events Friday, 8/22, 6-10pm., 6900 block of North Glenwood Ave. Festival: Saturday and Sunday, 8/23-24, 12 noon to 8pm, 6900-7000 North Glenwood Avenue and the 1400 block of Morse Avenue. Details.
Head over to Trebes Park (Racine/Webster) today for FlavorFest, a WholeFoods brainchild of music, food samples, cooking demos and activities for the kids. It will make you forget that you can easily spend 50 bucks there on a frickin' bread run.
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a free, weekend-long event that features artists, open studios and live entertainment on three outdoor stages. Experience art, theater, music, as well as food and drink, on the cobblestone streets of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Chicago’s historic Rogers Park neighborhood. Kickoff events Friday, 8/22, 6–10pm., 6900 block of North Glenwood Ave. Festival: Saturday and Sunday, 8/23-24, 12 noon to 8pm, 6900-7000 North Glenwood Avenue and the 1400 block of Morse Avenue. Details.
Tonight's Carribean Festival at Union Park (at Lake, Randolph and Ashland) promises to be a rollicking good time. Music, food (Yellowman!) and a celebration of health awareness are on the bill. More information is available on their site, but tickets are $5-15, and the event runs noon-10pm on Friday (8/8), Saturday (8/9) and Sunday (8/10).
Tonight's Carribean Festival at Union Park (at Lake, Randolph and Ashland) promises to be a rollicking good time. Music, food (Yellowman!) and a celebration of health awareness are on the bill. More information is available on their site, but tickets are $5-15, and the event runs noon-10pm on Friday (8/8), Saturday (8/9) and Sunday (8/10).
Wicker Park Fest invades, um, Wicker Park (the actual park) yesterday and today with dozens of indie rock bands. $5 gets you in. Here's today's lineup:
Subterranean stage
2:25pm: Aleks & The Drummer
3:30pm: Kid, You’ll Move Mountains
4:35pm: The Most Serene Republic
5:40pm: Film School
6:45pm: Maps & Atlases
7:55pm: Red Sparowes
9pm: Isis
Smoke Daddy stage
2pm: Algernon
3pm: Company of Thieves
4pm: Van Ghost
5pm: TBD
6pm: Dub Trio
7pm: Charlie Hunter Trio
8:45pm: Bob Schneider
Wicker Park Fest invades, um, Wicker Park (the actual park) today and tomorrow with dozens of indie rock bands. $5 gets you in. Here's today's lineup:
Subterranean stage
2:25pm: Bailiff
3:30pm: Brighton, MA
4:35pm: The 1900s
5:40pm: Bishop Allen
6:45pm: Ra Ra Riot
7:55pm: Joan Of Arc
9pm: Polvo
Smoke Daddy stage
2:15pm: Dark Party featuring Eliot Lipp & Leo 123
3:15pm: Nomo
4:30pm: Daedelus
6pm: Future Rock
7:25pm: Prefuse 73
8:45pm: Bassnectar
The Roseland Peace Festival will run from 12pm to 9pm @ 115th & Halsted and will mix sports, entertainment, and the more serious theme of putting a stop to violence.
This year's festival will be supported by the entertainment industry, and will focus on creative expression through music and sports. Throughout the event, there will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, car show, business vendors and musical performances. While many advocacy programs fight against gun violence, this event is targeting young adults, those who make up the majority of offenders and victims.
For more information contact Keeana Barber @ 773-858-7852.
The 39th annual Chicago Pride Parade runs up Halsted from Belmont to Waveland, down Broadway to Diversey, and then over to Cannon Drive starting at noon today. Free, as always.
Ribfest celebrates its 10th year in Northcenter. Come for the food -- including, obviously, ribs and barbecue from some of the city and region's best rib joints -- and stay for some great music on two stages both days. Today's full lineup below. $5 donation to get in.
12pm - Hot Heels Records
1pm - Inchworm
2pm - Lush Budgett
3pm - The Bon Mots
4pm - Van Ghost
5pm - Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
6pm - Joe Pug
7pm - Illinois
8pm - Ha Ha Tonka
9pm - Nada Surf
Ribfest celebrates its 10th year in Northcenter. Come for the food -- including, obviously, ribs and barbecue from some of the city and region's best rib joints -- and stay for some great music on two stages both days. Full lineup below. $5 donation to get in.
12pm - Republic Tigers
12pm - Boho Paisley
1pm - Mighty Short Bus
2pm - Rafter
3pm - Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers
4pm - Company of Thieves
5pm - piNK dEVil
6pm - Skybox
7pm - The Silos
8pm - Treaty of Paris
9pm - The Alternate Routes
Blues Fest kicks off in Grant Park tonight. The Petrillo Music Shell will feature performances by Big Time Sarah and the BTS Express at 6pm, Duke Robillard's Tribute to Louis Jordan featuring Plas Johnson and Red Holloway at 7:10pm, and Johnny Winter with James Cotton at 8:30pm. There are many more performances on the six other stages: check here for the full schedule. Free; bring a blanket or folding chair.
The event continues into Day Two (read about Day One here). Ted Leo and the Pharmacists will close out the festival with their punk rock stylings. On Division Street between Ashland and Leavitt from noon to 10pm May 31 and June 1. Admission is $5.
Local music, food, and goods are on the agenda for this weekend-long street festival. DJs spinning at Wicker Park Car Wash will provide the soundtrack while you visit some of Division Street’s finest restaurants and shops. In addition to dining and shopping, there will be a chess tournament and plenty of kid-friendly activities. In the evening, Southern rockers Lucero will take the stage to bring it on home. On Division Street between Ashland and Leavitt from noon to 10 pm May 31 and June 1. Admission is $5.
Check out hydeparkjazzfestival.org for all the details on over 15 hours of free Jazz throughout Hyde Park! Festival events run from from 11AM to 2AM. Free parking and free shuttles between the events will be provided.
In addition to the website, you can also call 834-4122 for more information.
Wander down Wells St from 11am to 10pm to gawk and sample at the Old Town Wine Crush open air market. Taste your way through a selection of over 150 wines from 1 to 6pm and catch GB's own Winediva, Christine Blumer at free seminars between 2 and 4pm. Stomp grapes "I Love Lucy" style at 2:30pm or just hang out and listen to music. Duncan Sheik plays at 8:30pm. $6 donation. $20-30 wine tasting. 1400-1600 N. Wells St.
The Second annual Rockin' on Rockwell neighborhood festival happens this Friday, right after work. Running from 5-11pm on Rockwell between Leland and Eastwood, the event is free and will feature food from the Rockwell Grill, four live bands, kids activities, and raffles. Bands include Thomas Pace (5-5:45pm), Avalanche Rescue Team (6-6:45pm), Brownies (7-7:45pm), and Arks (8-8:45pm).
Lincoln Square hosts its 87th(!) annual German American Fest this weekend at corner of Lincoln and Leland Aves. As if you needed an excuse to drink lots of beer and eat loads of brats.
The Von Steuben Parade will start on Saturday at 2 p.m. and will go down Lincoln Ave between Irving Park and Lawrence.
For more information call the United German-American Societies of Greater Chicago at 630-653-3018.
Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: noon - 11 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.
Lincoln Square hosts its 87th(!) annual German American Fest this weekend at corner of Lincoln and Leland Aves. As if you needed an excuse to drink lots of beer and eat loads of brats.
The Von Steuben Parade will start on Saturday at 2 p.m. and will go down Lincoln Ave between Irving Park and Lawrence.
For more information call the United German-American Societies of Greater Chicago at 630-653-3018.
Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: noon - 11 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.
Chicago's African Festival of the Arts runs throughout Labor Day weekend in Washington Park (51st & Cottage Grove). For more details check out the website.
Monday September 3rd Entertainment highlights:
Main Stage
1:45 PM Trinity
3:00 PM Phil Cochran & The Circle of Sound Reunion
5:00 PM Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
7:00 PM MUNTU Dance Theare
8:00 PM Dwele, Stylistics & Cameo
World Stage
3:00 PM KRC Ensemble
4:30 PM Mina Agossi
6:30 PM James Cotton
Hip-Hop Stage
3:45 PM Lord Shrewd
4:15 PM Team All City featuring Joe Grande
5:00 PM Que Billah
5:30 PM Dat Boy Hot 2 Def
6:00 PM Twone Gabbz featuring DJ B-Side
6:30 PM Mikkey
7:00 PM EPMD
8:00 PM Kurtis Blow
Chicago's African Festival of the Arts runs throughout Labor Day weekend in Washington Park (51st & Cottage Grove). For more details check out the website.
Sunday September 2nd Entertainment highlights:
Main Stage
2:00 PM Sueno Con Cuba Ensemble
3:00 PM Poncho Sanchez
5:00 PM Hugh Masekela
7:00 PM George/Brothers Johnson, Sir Nose, Switch, Slave & Mary Jane Girls
World Stage
3:00 PM Rolad Brown
4:30 PM Brazil by Samba 1
6:30 PM Afro-cuban Review by Yunior Terry's Son de altura's Afro-cuban Review
Hip-Hop Stage
1:00 PM Urbanized Music
1:45 PM Longshott
2:15 PM The Molemen Family
3:00 PM Triple Darkness featuring Drama Ward
3:45 PM Primeridian
4:05 PM Pugzlee Adams
4:25 PM Poetree Chicago
4:45 PM Dr. Groove
5:15 PM Jitu the Jugganot
5:45 PM GLC
6:15 PM JUICE
7:00 PM All Natural, Inc.
Chicago's African Festival of the Arts runs throughout Labor Day weekend in Washington Park (51st & Cottage Grove). For more details check out the website.
Saturday September 1st Entertainment highlights:
Main Stage
2:00 PM Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias
4:30 PM Leela James
6:00 PM Randy Weston
8:00 PM United We Funk -- Dazz Band, Con Funk Shun & barkays
World Stage
3:30 PM Walt Chris
5:00 PM Dee Alexander
6:30 PM East Harlem's Jimmy Delgado All Stars
Hip-Hop Stage
3:45 PM M'rald & Verbal Balance
4:15 PM Amina
4:45 PM NuSense
5:15 PM Ang 13
5:45 PM Teefa
6:15 PM Monie Love
6:50 PM Yo Yo
7:30 PM MC Lyte
Chicago's African Festival of the Arts runs throughout Labor Day weekend in Washington Park (51st & Cottage Grove). For more details check out the website.
Friday August 31st Entertainment highlights:
Main Stage
5:30 PM SPIRIT
6:30 PM Jimi Heath Big Band
8:30 PM Goapele with Yonnek
World Stage
3:30 PM Ron Carter
5:00 PM Rafo International
7:00 PM 911 / Latin Street Dance
Hip-Hop Stage
6:00 PM Sam the Basket Case
6:30 PM Carl "KING" Lewis
7:00 PM Lisa Lust
7:30 PM Sam I Am
7:45 PM Dutch Devillian
8:15 PM No.Try.Do Sincere
8:35 PM SB
9:00 PM Naughty By Nature
The West Town neighborhood hosts its annual WestFest this weekend, featuring vendors selling fine art, high end craft, and handmade goods, and music. Sunday's line-up sports headlining sets from Local H and Baby Teeth, as well as DJ sets by DJ Intel & Pickel, Frankie Vega, and others. For the full schedule, see the Fest's website. On Chicago Avenue, between Damen and Wood. 12-10pm, $5 donation.
Music, food, art and trolley rides (my fave!) will be abundant at the fourth annual Palmer Square Boulevard Art Festival, which will be held today at Palmer Square Park (3100 West Palmer). The festival begins at noon each day, and ends at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The West Town neighborhood hosts its annual WestFest this weekend, featuring vendors selling fine art, high end craft, and handmade goods, and music. Saturday's schedule boasts such artists as Bobby Conn, Califone, The Ponys, the Waco Brothers and many others. Local DJs Zebo and Jesse de la Pena will also be performing at the Lava DJ stage. For the full schedule, see the Fest's website. On Chicago Avenue, between Damen and Wood. 12-10pm, $5 donation.
Today's festival runs from 12 N to 4 PM and features live music, food, and kids' activities. 4501 N Clarendon, free. For more information, visit the website or call 312-742-4499.
Wicker Park is hosting what may be the best neighborhood festival in town today from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The usual vendors and various foods-on-a-stick will be there, but the real action is the concert roster, featuring the likes of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, JJ Grey and MOFRO, Pit er Pat, and High on Fire.
The action takes place on Damen Avenue, between Schiller and North Avenue, and costs a measly $5 per day.
Day two of The Taste of Lincoln Avenue, the event includes food and craft vendors, five entertainment stages, a Kids' Carnival Area and more. The festival benefits the Wrightwood Neighbors Association with proceeds from the gates going to local charities, schools, parks, and neighborhood improvements. 2400 N. Lincoln, $7 to $10 donation. 12 N to dusk. For more information visit the website.
Located on Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood, the event includes food and craft vendors, five entertainment stages, a Kids' Carnival Area and more. The two day festival benefits the Wrightwood Neighbors Association with proceeds from the gates going to local charities, schools, parks, and neighborhood improvements. 2400 N. Lincoln, $7 to $10 donation. 12 N to dusk. For more information visit the website.
Wicker Park is hosting what may be the best neighborhood festival in town today and Sunday, from 11:30 am—10pm. The usual vendors and various foods-on-a-stick will be there, but the real action is the concert roster, featuring the likes of Prefuse 73, Man Man, The Thermals, Pit er Pat, and High on Fire.
It all takes place on Damen Avenue, between Schiller and North Avenue, and costs a measly $5 per day.
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first-ever Pizza Fest along Racine between Fullerton and Belden. You can watch the vendors--which includes Vinci and Red Ivy, among others--throw their pizza dough in the air while battling with the dripping tomato sauce and sliding mozzarella yourself. $5 donation. Call 773-868-3010 for more info.
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first-ever Pizza Fest along Racine between Fullerton and Belden. You can watch the vendors--which includes Vinci and Red Ivy, among others--throw their pizza dough in the air while battling with the dripping tomato sauce and sliding mozzarella yourself. $5 donation. Call 773-868-3010 for more info.
The Belmont Arts & Music Festival has moved further west from its old location near Sheffield; the fest now runs west on Belmont from Damen in Roscoe Village. But the music is still good: Sunday's lineup features the Wrens;
Omega Moos (members of Umphrey's McGee & New Deal); Michael McDermott; Catfish Haven; Bumpus; Dave Tamkin Trio; Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin; Brighton, MA; Satin Peaches and Palomar on two stages. There will also be your standard assortment of vendors and food. $5 suggested donation.
The Pride Parade celebrates the city's LGBT community, and attendance should be mandatory for all residents (at least once). I'm always fond of the float sponsored by Altoids, as it has nothing to do with the product, and more to do with beefcakey guys (va-voom!). The parade starts 12:00 p.m. today at the corner of Halsted & Belmont, proceeding north on Halsted (to Broadway); then south on Broadway (to Diversey); then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive, in Lincoln Park. The parade's Grand Marshal is former NBA player John Amaechi. Click here for a calendar of Pride-related events this month in the city.
The Belmont Arts & Music Festival has moved further west from its old location near Sheffield; the fest now runs west on Belmont from Damen in Roscoe Village. But the music is still good: Saturday's lineup features Bob Mould, The Redwalls, Robbers On High Street, Bon Mots, Heartless Bastards, the Drams, the Saps, the Crying Shame and Hey Champ on two stages. There will also be your standard assortment of vendors and food. $5 suggested donation.
Taste of Randolph Street continues today, starting at 2pm. Come enjoy food from more than a dozen restaurants, watch cooking demonstrations by chefs from Marché, Red Light, Dine, Whole Foods and the Tribune Test Kitchen, and enjoy performances by Baby Loves Disco, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Marshall Crenshaw and Lowen & Navarro. On Randolph Street west of Halsted. More info and full schedule here.
Taste of Randolph Street continues today, starting at 2pm. Come enjoy food from more than a dozen restaurants, watch cooking demonstrations by chefs from de cero, Sushi Wabi, La Sardine, Whole Foods and Vivo, and enjoy performances by Adam Fitz, the Live and Times, the Changes, The Walkmen and Smoking Popes. On Randolph Street west of Halsted. More info and full schedule here.
Taste of Randolph Street kicks off tonight at 5pm. Come enjoy food from more than a dozen restaurants while you listen to The Broken West, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers and Fountains of Wayne. On Randolph Street west of Halsted. More info and full schedule here.
Looptopia is a dusk-till-dawn, multiple-event celebration in the Loop. Come see and/or participate in theatrical performances, concerts, dance parties, art exhibits, films, yoga, a scavenger hunt and more, almost all for free, from 5pm till 5am Saturday. View the full schedule here or here.
This annual downtown dye-the-river-green celebration, always scheduled for the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, is actually going to be held on St. Patrick's Day this year. Don't forget to pick up the Parade Book and to thank the Chicago Journeyman Plumber's Union Local 130UA for sponsoring. Saturday, March 17, 12 Noon, Balbo and Columbus. The parade will proceed north on Columbus Drive and the viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain. Free.
The Casablanca committee of Chicago Sister Cities International presents this recreation of a traditional Moroccan marketplace, "featuring beautiful, authentic items from Morocco." While it would be nicer to actually go to Casablanca, this market should provide a tantalizing taste of our exotic sister city. Not to mention a source of unique gifts. 9 AM to 7 PM. 78 E Washington. For more information, call 312-744-8074 .
Get your holidays started right with an all-out festival in Lincoln Square. This weekend you can listen to some stories at the Book Cellar, make some pottery at the Lincoln Square Pottery Studio, do yoga with your kids at the Bloom Yoga Studio, take pictures with Santa, listen to the Saint Matthias Choir and much more. The festival is centered around Giddings Plaza at 4731 N. Lincoln and run Friday, 5-8pm, Saturday, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, 10am-4pm. For more information contact the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce at 773-728-3890.
Get your holidays started right with an all-out festival in Lincoln Square. This weekend you can listen to some stories at the Book Cellar, make some pottery at the Lincoln Square Pottery Studio, do yoga with your kids at the Bloom Yoga Studio, take pictures with Santa, listen to the Saint Matthias Choir and much more. The festival is centered around Giddings Plaza at 4731 N. Lincoln and run Friday, 5-8pm, Saturday, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, 10am-4pm. For more information contact the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce at 773-728-3890.
Get your holidays started right with an all-out festival in Lincoln Square. This weekend you can listen to some stories at the Book Cellar, make some pottery at the Lincoln Square Pottery Studio, do yoga with your kids at the Bloom Yoga Studio, take pictures with Santa, listen to the Saint Matthias Choir and much more. The festival is centered around Giddings Plaza at 4731 N. Lincoln and run Friday, 5-8pm, Saturday, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, 10am-4pm. For more information contact the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce at 773-728-3890.
This new market, a couple of blocks south of Roosevelt Road, features arts and crafts for sale, live music, and baked goods. 12 N to 5 PM. $3 suggested donation, 1352 S. Union. For more information, visit the website.
This new market, a couple of blocks south of Roosevelt Road, features arts and crafts for sale, live music, and baked goods. 12 N to 5 PM. $3 suggested donation, 1352 S. Union. For more information, visit the website.
Get out of the boredom of downtown parades and head to Boystown for an all-out, costumed Halloween festival! The North Halsted Halloween Parade starts at Belmont and Halsted and travels north to Cornelia. Come by at 5:30pm to register if you think your costume's good enough to join in, or just head up around 7pm to watch the festivities take place. Personally, I'll be watching it from my window. Free and open the public.
Head to the Six Corners Monster Film Festival from Friday, October 27th through Tuesday, October 31st to see horror classics like Dracula and Halloween, take a free pedicab to nearby restaurants, and have fun with the other ghouls. Films will show at the Historic Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., but other events will take place at nearby venues. For more information visit the festival's website.
Enjoy the last few moments of summer at the Kids & Kites Festival at Montrose Harbor in Lincoln Park. Free kites are available for participants of all ages, but all are welcome to bring their own special kites to fly. There will also be an appearance by the Kohl McCormick Storybus, an "interactive children's literary museum-on-wheels." 10am-3pm and free and open to all.
Today might be your last summer fest (and technically, your first Autumn Fest of 2006). This one's got some sweet (and tasty) perks. There'll be BBQ for purchase, as well as some great music from some fine and dandy pop and bluegrass bands. In the St. Gregory's parking lot at 5500 N. Ashland Ave., starting at noon (music starts at 4pm) and running to 10pm, here's the lineup:
- Main Stage
4 p.m.: Prohibition Orchestra
5:15 p.m.: The Delafields
6:30 p.m.: Canasta
8 p.m.: Angel Melendez Mambo Orchestra
9:30 p.m.: Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
- Bluegrass Stage
4:45 p.m.: Devil In a Woodpile
6 p.m.: The Henhouse Prowlers
7:30 p.m.: Outlaw Family Band
9 p.m.: The Henhouse Prowlers
Your $5 admission will go toward repairing the stained glass at St. Gregory's church in Andersonville. For more info, call 773-561-3546.
If buttons, Japanese inspired toys and graphic novels are your thing, than the Renegade Craft Fair should be too. Today is the last day for this DIY event being held at 1425 N. Damen (WIcker Park proper) from 11am–6pm.
This isn't your mother's craft fair! Get out to Wicker Park today from 11AM to 6PM and check out the Renegade Craft Fair. It's all DIY and modern, from gigposters and reconstructed clothing to graphic prints and comic books.
We've bemoaned the Brown Line station closings enough so now we're happy to celebrate their reopenings and so are the businesses who are happy to see people walking by their stores again. Rockin' on Rockwell takes place tonight 5-9pm on Rockwood between Eastwood and Leland. There will be live bands, children's activities, a prize raffle, beer, burgers and admission is free. All the indie businesses along the strip managed to stay open through the closings, so go support Ruff Haus Pets, Scents and Sensibility, and many other shops.
Art, design, food, drink and music all come together in this annual River North festival. Check out the invite to see all the great places participating. Benefitting River North-based charities, tickets are $50 per person, two for $90, in advance and $75 on the day of the event. 5:30-8:30pm. Go online or call 312-645-1047 to get your tickets, or purchase them at 233 W. Huron on the day of.
Booze it up in Grant Park at the three-day Windy City Wine Festival. Sponsored by the good folks at Binny's, the WCWF features more than 240 domestic and international wines from more than 40 exhibitors, semiars, live music, plus top chefs such as Rick Bayless and Didier Durant. It's just $25 entry fee (including a souvenir wine glass, festival program and wine tastings). For more information please call (847) 382-1480 or visit the WCWF's site.
Booze it up in Grant Park at the three-day Windy City Wine Festival. Sponsored by the good folks at Binny's, the WCWF features more than 240 domestic and international wines from more than 40 exhibitors, semiars, live music, plus top chefs such as Rick Bayless and Didier Durant. It's just $25 entry fee (including a souvenir wine glass, festival program and wine tastings). For more information please call (847) 382-1480 or visit the WCWF's site.
Booze it up in the Grant Park at the three-day Windy City Wine Festival. Sponsored by the good folks at Binny's, the WCWF features more than 240 domestic and international wines from more than 40 exhibitors, semiars, live music, plus top chefs such as Rick Bayless and Didier Durant. It's just $25 entry fee (including a souvenir wine glass, festival program and wine tastings). For more information please call (847) 382-1480 or visit the WCWF's site.
Greektown explodes with live music, belly dancing, and (not least) food from local restaurants during this two-day celebration. Free, 12 N to 11 PM. Halsted, between Monroe and Van Buren. For more information, visit the website.
Greektown explodes with live music, belly dancing, and (not least) food from local restaurants during this two-day celebration. Free, 12 N to 11 PM. Halsted, between Monroe and Van Buren. For more information, visit the website.
This neighborhood festival includes a dog show and pet-related vendors as well as live music, food vendors, kids' activities, and arts and crafts. 800 N. Damen, 12 N to 10 PM. $5 donation benefits the West Town Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 312-850-9390 or visit the website.
This neighborhood festival includes a dog show and pet-related vendors as well as live music, food vendors, kids' activities, and arts and crafts. 800 N. Damen, 12 N to 10 PM. $5 donation benefits the West Town Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 312-850-9390 or visit the website.
This neighborhood festival includes an antique car and motorcycle show as well as craft vendors, food and beer, and live music from the 70s through the 90s. 3400 N. Damen, 12 N to 10 PM. $5 donation benefits Roscoe Village Neighbors. For more information, call 773-665-4682 or visit the website.
This huge festival, which benefits the Northalsted Area Merchants Association, offers live music on three stages, arts and crafts vendors, and food from local restaurants. 11 AM to 10 PM, 3500 N. Halsted. $6 donation. For more information, call 773-868-3010 or visit the website.
This neighborhood festival includes an antique car and motorcycle show as well as craft vendors, food and beer, and live music from the 70s through the 90s. 3400 N. Damen, 12 N to 10 PM. $5 donation benefits Roscoe Village Neighbors. For more information, call 773-665-4682 or visit the website.
This huge festival, which benefits the Northalsted Area Merchants Association, offers live music on three stages, arts and crafts vendors, and food from local restaurants. 11 AM to 10 PM, 3500 N. Halsted. $6 donation. For more information, call 773-868-3010 or visit the website.
Benefiting the Greater South Loop Association, this celebration of cultural diversity includes artwork, food from local restaurants, and live music. 1400 S. Wabash, 12 N to 10 PM. $5 donation. For more information, call 773-665-4682 or visit the website.
This festival benefits the Wrightwood Neighbors Association, and offers live music on five stages, 300 vendors, a kids' carnival, and more. 2400 N. Lincoln, $7 to $10 donation. 12 N to dusk. For more information, call 773-868-3010 or visit the website.
This family-oriented Pilsen neighborhood festival features carnival rides, live music, and food vendors. 1400 W. Cermak. Free. 11AM to 10 PM. Call 312-666-2663 or visit the website for more information.
Benefiting the Greater South Loop Association, this celebration of cultural diversity includes artwork, food from local restaurants, and live music. 1400 S. Wabash, 12 N to 10 PM. $5 donation. For more information, call 773-665-4682 or visit the website.
This festival benefits the Wrightwood Neighbors Association, and offers live music on five stages, 300 vendors, a kids' carnival, and more. 2400 N. Lincoln, $7 to $10 donation. 12 N to dusk. For more information, call 773-868-3010 or visit the website.
This family-oriented Pilsen neighborhood festival features carnival rides, live music, and food vendors. 1400 W. Cermak. Free. 11AM to 11 PM. Call 312-666-2663 or visit the website for more information.
This family-oriented Pilsen neighborhood festival features carnival rides, live music, and food vendors. 1400 W. Cermak. Free. 11AM to 11 PM. Call 312-666-2663 or visit the website for more information.
Pierogi Fest offers a variety of events all weekend long on 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana. Highlights include the Polka Parade, music, dancing, and -- of course -- lots of pierogis. Visit their website or call (219) 659-0292 for specific time and event information. Don't forget to shake hands with Mr. Pierogi and his friends!
This family-oriented Pilsen neighborhood festival features carnival rides, live music, and food vendors. 1400 W. Cermak. Free. 5 PM to 10 PM. Call 312-666-2663 or visit the website for more information.
Benefiting the Wicker Park/Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, this neighborhood festival offers live music, food from local restaurants, and arts and crafts vendors. 1600 N. Damen, $5 donation. 12 N to 10 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010 or visit the website.
This festival benefits the Southport Neighbors Association and features food from local restaurants, live music, an art show, and more. 3800 N. Southport, $5 donation. 10 AM to 9 PM. For more information, call 877-244-2246 or visit the website.
Curious about how the other half (or quarter...or tenth) lives? Or at least, how they tend their gardens? This event, which benefits the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, offers workshops and guided architectural tours as well as the usual stuff of neighborhood festivals: live music, food vendors, and kids' activities. 12 N to 9:30 PM, 2200 N. Sheffield, $6 to $10. For more information, call 773-929-9255 or visit the website.
Benefiting the Wicker Park/Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, this neighborhood festival offers live music, food from local restaurants, and arts and crafts vendors. 1600 N. Damen, $5 donation. 12 N to 10 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010 or visit the website.
This festival benefits the Southport Neighbors Association and features food from local restaurants, live music, an art show, and more. 3800 N. Southport, $5 donation. 10 AM to 10 PM. For more information, call 877-244-2246 or visit the website.
Curious about how the other half (or quarter...or tenth) lives? Or at least, how they tend their gardens? This event, which benefits the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, offers workshops and guided architectural tours as well as the usual stuff of neighborhood festivals: live music, food vendors, and kids' activities. 12 N to 9:30 PM, 2200 N. Sheffield, $6 to $10. For more information, call 773-929-9255 or visit the website.
Head on down to Chinatown for this neighborhood festival, which includes food from local restaurants, arts and crafts vendors, and a lion dance procession (12:30 PM). Free, 10 AM to 8 PM. 2200 S. Wentworth. For more information call 312-225-6198 or visit the website.
This neighborhood festival features more than 30 bands as well as arts and crafts, food, and street performers. The $5 to $10 donation benefits efforts to build a park in Lakeview. 3600 N Lincoln Ave. 12 N to 10 PM. For more information, call 773-665-4682 or visit the website.
This neighborhood festival benefits the Schools of St. Benedict, and offers live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and children's activities. 2215 W. Irving Park, $5 donation. 1 PM to 9 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010.
This neighborhood festival features more than 30 bands as well as arts and crafts, food, and street performers. The $5 to $10 donation benefits efforts to build a park in Lakeview. 3600 N Lincoln Ave. 12 N to 10 PM. For more information, call 773-665-4682 or visit the website.
This neighborhood festival benefits the Schools of St. Benedict, and offers live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and children's activities. 2215 W. Irving Park, $5 donation. 2 PM to 11 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010.
This neighborhood festival benefits the Schools of St. Benedict, and offers live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and children's activities. 2215 W. Irving Park, $5 donation. 6 PM to 11 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010.
The 14th annual African/Carribean International Festival of Life, a celebration of cuisine and music from all over the world, is underway in Washington Park, at the corner of 55th Street and Cottage Grove. 10 AM to 10 PM; $10 for adults, $5 for children. Today's concerts include Barrington Levy and Regina Bell.
The 14th annual African/Carribean International Festival of Life, a celebration of cuisine and music from all over the world, is underway in Washington Park, at the corner of 55th Street and Cottage Grove. 10 AM to 10 PM; $10 for adults, $5 for children. Today's concerts include Beenie Man and Inner Visions.
The 14th annual African/Carribean International Festival of Life, a celebration of cuisine and music from all over the world, is underway in Washington Park, at the corner of 55th Street and Cottage Grove. 10 AM to 10 PM; $10 for adults, $5 for children. Today's concerts include Baby Cham and LeToya (ex-Destiny's Child).
The 14th annual African/Carribean International Festival of Life, a celebration of cuisine and music from all over the world, is underway in Washington Park, at the corner of 55th Street and Cottage Grove. 10 AM to 10 PM; $10 for adults, $5 for children. Today's concerts include Leon and the Peoples Band and Tito Jackson (yes; that Tito Jackson).
The 14th annual African/Carribean International Festival of Life, a celebration of cuisine and music from all over the world, is underway in Washington Park, at the corner of 55th Street and Cottage Grove. 10 AM to 10 PM; $10 for adults, $5 for children. Today's concerts include Jackie Brown and Specialist.
Boystown and much of eastern Lakeview will be impassable today from about 10am to late afternoon, as the 37th annual Pride Parade winds its way from Halsted and Belmont to Broadway and back down to Diversey and Cannon Drive. The parade officially starts at noon, and the whole weekend is full of events: check out this list on Metromix.
This neighborhood festival includes live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, and more; the requested $5 donation benefits the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce. 4850 N. Milwaukee, Jefferson Park. 12 N to 6 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010.
This neighborhood festival includes live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, and more; the requested $5 donation benefits the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce. 4850 N. Milwaukee, Jefferson Park. 12 N to 11 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010.
This neighborhood festival includes live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, and more; the requested $5 donation benefits the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce. 4850 N. Milwaukee, Jefferson Park. 5 PM to 11 PM. For more information, call 773-868-3010.
This afternoon at 2 PM, Taste of Randolph Street continues with cooking demonstrations, live music, and food from local restaurants. 900 to 1200 W Randolph. For more information, visit the website.
This afternoon at 2 PM, Taste of Randolph Street continues with cooking demonstrations, live music, and food from local restaurants. 900 to 1200 W Randolph. For more information, visit the website.
This evening at 5 PM, Taste of Randolph Street kicks off with live music and food from local restaurants. 900 to 1200 W Randolph. For more information, visit the website.
This year marks the 41st year for Andersonville Midsommarfest. They've got the standard neighborhood festival's "eat meat on the street" thing going on, with a smattering of fine local Clark Street vendors from up in the 'ville. Plus, this year's got a really great and eclectic music lineup like Mucca Pazza, The Waco Brothers, and Elevation (the U2 tribute band). And, who doesn't like seeing the Jesse White Tumblers? Plus, there's tons of traditional Swedish-themed activities like a Maypole dance, Come out, and support (yet another) great neighborhood cause. The summer's just getting warmed up. The festival runs from 11am-10pm June 10th and 11th on Clark Street starting at Foster Avenue (closest El stop: Berwyn on the Red Line).
This art fair benefits local youth groups, schools, and preservation projects, and includes walking tours, marionette shows, live music, and fine art from 260 juried exhibitors. Enter the fair at the intersection of Lincoln and Wisconsin. 10 AM to 6 PM; $5 donation. For more information, visit the website.
Benefiting the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association, this festival features the work of more than 260 juried exhibitors as well as live music and food from local restaurants. The festival is on Wells from North to Division and runs from 10 AM to 10 PM; $5 to $7 donation. For more information, visit the website.
This NorthCenter neighborhood festival benefiting the local Chamber of Commerce includes food (ribs, obviously, as well as other selections from neighborhood restaurants), live music, and children's activities. 4000 N. Lincoln, at Irving Park, 12 N to 8 PM. $5 donation. For more information, visit the website.
This year marks the 41st year for Andersonville Midsommarfest. They've got the standard neighborhood festival's "eat meat on the street" thing going on, with a smattering of fine local Clark Street vendors from up in the 'ville. Plus, this year's got a really great and eclectic music lineup like Mucca Pazza, The Waco Brothers, and Elevation (the U2 tribute band). And, who doesn't like seeing the Jesse White Tumblers? Plus, there's tons of traditional Swedish-themed activities like a Maypole dance, Come out, and support (yet another) great neighborhood cause. The summer's just getting warmed up. The festival runs from 11am-10pm June 10th and 11th on Clark Street starting at Foster Avenue (closest El stop: Berwyn on the Red Line).
This art fair benefits local youth groups, schools, and preservation projects, and includes walking tours, marionette shows, live music, and fine art from 260 juried exhibitors. Enter the fair at the intersection of Lincoln and Wisconsin. 10 AM to 6 PM; $5 donation. For more information, visit the website.
Benefiting the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association, this festival features the work of more than 260 juried exhibitors as well as live music and food from local restaurants. The festival is on Wells from North to Division and runs from 10 AM to 10 PM; $5 to $7 donation. For more information, visit the website.
This NorthCenter neighborhood festival benefiting the local Chamber of Commerce includes food (ribs, obviously, as well as other selections from neighborhood restaurants), live music, and children's activities. 4000 N. Lincoln, at Irving Park, 12 N to 10 PM. $5 donation. For more information, visit the website.
Lincoln Square kicks off the neighborhood festival season with this free celebration of spring, which includes live music and dance performances, and (at 2 PM) a traditional maypole dance. Lincoln and Leland Avenues. Free. For more information, visit the website.
Lincoln Square kicks off the neighborhood festival season with this free celebration of spring, which includes live music and dance performances, and (on Sunday) a traditional maypole dance. Lincoln and Leland Avenues. Free. For more information, visit the website.
Sign up and share your old treasures or just come by and browse what the others are passing on at the Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale. Rain or shine, the sale must go on, 10am-4pm. Deadline for registration is May 11. Email garagesale[at]ravenswoodmanor[dot]com for more information or to sign up to sell your wares.
For the 19th year, Greening of Ravenswood is holding a fundraiser to further their efforts in planting and beautifying the Ravenswood neighborhood. The benefit will include a dinner at Mrs. Murphy's Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., and both a live and silent auction for neighborhood tickets, meals and other services. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Get them online by calling 773-549-5010.
Fiesta Cultural presents a Latino world music, dance and arts benefit today from 4-8pm at 919 W. Barry. Featuring Bandola Trio of Venezuela, Grupo Yuba of Puerto Rico, Tierra Colombiana Dance Company of Colombia and more, including students performing Aztec, Flamenco, Mexican and Colombian dances. The benefit will also include dance lesson, art activities and a silent auction, not to mention load of Latin American food. Tickets are $7 for adults and $2.50 for children, will ages encouraged to attend. Call 773-755-4460 for more information.
Kicking off at 103rd and Western Ave. and running to 115th, this year's South Side Irish Parade honors the Special Children's Charities/Special Olympics Chicago while paying homage to that Irish saint, St. Patrick. Starts at 12pm. Email southsideirishparade[at]yahoo[dot]com or call 773-393-8687 for more information.
All along Wentworth from 24th St. to 22nd St., watch the spectacular Chinese New Year Parade as it makes its way through Chinatown. Sponsored by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, the free parade starts at 12:30pm. Call 312-225-0303 for more information.
Check out Halsted Street between Briar and Irving Park today, catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and Buttons T. Clown, and listen to holiday carolers. The event’s sponsor, the Northalsted Area Merchants Association, also hopes you’ll do some shopping. Visit the website for more information.
Check out Halsted Street between Briar and Irving Park today, catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and Buttons T. Clown, and listen to holiday carolers. The event’s sponsor, the Northalsted Area Merchants Association, also hopes you’ll do some shopping. Visit the website for more information.
It's a parade you can join in as well as watch. Registration for the parade starts at 5:30pm at Spin, 800 W. Belmont, and the kick-off is at 7pm with prizes for costumes awarded through the evening. It's all along Halsted near Belmont, so you know it's going to be good. (Boystowners just do it better!)
I'm not the biggest fan of huge holiday displays, but Millennium Park is hosting "The Best of Famous Chicago," displaying a dozen large pumpkins carved with the faces of famous Chicagoans. Holiday-related or not, that just sounds cool. Carved by Craig Perry, the faces include Michael Jordan, John Malkovich, Saul Bellow and even "American Gothic." The pumpkins are on display in the Lurie Garden today, 5-11pm. Free and open to all.
I'm not the biggest fan of huge holiday displays, but Millennium Park is hosting "The Best of Famous Chicago," displaying a dozen large pumpkins carved with the faces of famous Chicagoans. Holiday-related or not, that just sounds cool. Carved by Craig Perry, the faces include Michael Jordan, John Malkovich, Saul Bellow and even "American Gothic." The pumpkins are on display in the Lurie Garden today from 4-11pm and tomorrow from 5-11pm. Free and open to all.
Misericordia, a charity organization supporting the developmentally disabled, holds its 25th annual Family Fest today from 11am to 6pm at Misericordia North, 6300 N. Ridge. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for kids; free parking available at S&C Electric, Ridge and Devon.
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the Copernicus Foundation’s 26th annual Taste of Polonia festival. Nonstop live music (not just polkas) will be presented on three stages; Polish artisans will sell their stuff; folk dancers will perform; and pierogies, potato pancakes, kielbasa, and other delicacies will be available from vendors.
The festival takes place at 5216 W Lawrence. Admission is $6, benefiting the Copernicus Foundation For more information, check the website or call 773-777-8898.
Come join Plaza Garibaldi for a Labor Day Fest at California Health Park, 2800 S. California. The Mexican cultural fest will include food, music, dancing and rodeo. 12-9pm. Call 773-561-9500 for more information.
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the Copernicus Foundation’s 26th annual Taste of Polonia festival. Nonstop live music (not just polkas) will be presented on three stages; Polish artisans will sell their stuff; folk dancers will perform; and pierogies, potato pancakes, kielbasa, and other delicacies will be available from vendors.
The festival takes place at 5216 W Lawrence. Admission is $6, benefiting the Copernicus Foundation For more information, check the website or call 773-777-8898.
Spanning six blocks, between Belmont and Sheridan, Northalsted Market Days is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest and features everything from music to food to arts and crafts. Come hear live music and shop amongst the unique items sold by vendors from around the country while smelling the grilling meats and veggies. It's a great time to be a Lakeview resident! 11am-10pm.
Spanning six blocks, between Belmont and Sheridan, Northalsted Market Days is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest and features everything from music to food to arts and crafts. Come hear live music and shop amongst the unique items sold by vendors from around the country while smelling the grilling meats and veggies. It's a great time to be a Lakeview resident! 11am-10pm.
Food! Music! Crafts! Carnival-like entertainment! This, and more, can be found at the 22nd Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue, Wrightwood's yearly fundraising event. Located from Fullerton to Wrightwood Ave., this Taste benefits evreyone from Friends of the Lincoln Park Library to Lookingglass Theatre. If you're interested in becoming more involved in the event, volunteers are always need to keep it going hitch free. Taste it all from 12-10pm. Call 773-944-7755 for more information.
I think this description says it best: "Just before dawn on a July morning, in the middle of Chicago's trendiest neighborhood, the main drag will be barricaded, a big main stage will appear, tents will be erected and prepared for food and beer service, local merchants and art galleries will prepare for an onslaught of visitors. Musicians will tune their instruments, and, finally, at 12 noon one of the best 2-day parties of the summer begins. It's Wicker Park Summer Fest, a celebration of Chicago's cutting edge music and art scene." Click on the date to view the information and schedule of performances. 12-10pm Saturday and Sunday on Damen between Milwaukee and Schiller.
Food! Music! Crafts! Carnival-like entertainment! This, and more, can be found at the 22nd Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue, Wrightwood's yearly fundraising event. Located from Fullerton to Wrightwood Ave., this Taste benefits evreyone from Friends of the Lincoln Park Library to Lookingglass Theatre. If you're interested in becoming more involved in the event, volunteers are always need to keep it going hitch free. Taste it all from 12-10pm. Call 773-944-7755 for more information.
I think this description says it best: "Just before dawn on a July morning, in the middle of Chicago's trendiest neighborhood, the main drag will be barricaded, a big main stage will appear, tents will be erected and prepared for food and beer service, local merchants and art galleries will prepare for an onslaught of visitors. Musicians will tune their instruments, and, finally, at 12 noon one of the best 2-day parties of the summer begins. It's Wicker Park Summer Fest, a celebration of Chicago's cutting edge music and art scene." Click on the date to view the information and schedule of performances. 12-10pm Saturday and Sunday on Damen between Milwaukee and Schiller.
This year marks the 37th year of the annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, celebrating food, fun, and gardens. In addition to tours of the North Side gardens, the festival will include architectural tours, gardening workshops, a kids' center and eats and drinks from local restaurants. There is also a schedule of performing bands. Suggested donation is $6 ($8 after 5pm on Saturday) with proceeds benefitting the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. 12-9:30pm at the intersection of Webster St. and Sheffield Ave (one block south of the Fullerton El stop).
This year marks the 37th year of the annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, celebrating food, fun, and gardens. In addition to tours of the North Side gardens, the festival will include architectural tours, gardening workshops, a kids' center and eats and drinks from local restaurants. There is also a schedule of performing bands. Suggested donation is $6 ($8 after 5pm on Saturday) with proceeds benefitting the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. 12-9:30pm at the intersection of Webster St. and Sheffield Ave (one block south of the Fullerton El stop).
This weekend Lakeview residents gear up for the 4th Annual Lake View Music Fest. The fest features continuous live music, food from local restaurants and merch from local shops. Check out Metromix for a listing of performers. Easily accessible by the Red and Brown Line, as well as a number of busses, the party will center around Sheffield and Addison. The $5 suggested donation benefits the Lake View Citizen's Council. 12-10pm Saturday, 12-9pm Sunday.
This weekend Lakeview residents gear up for the 4th Annual Lake View Music Fest. The fest features continuous live music, food from local restaurants and merch from local shops. Check out Metromix for a listing of performers. Easily accessible by the Red and Brown Line, as well as a number of busses, the party will center around Sheffield and Addison. The $5 suggested donation benefits the Lake View Citizen's Council. 12-10pm Saturday, 12-9pm Sunday.
Discover Polish food and culture at the Polish Museum of America. This exhibition traces the history of Polish food in America and highlights pierogi, cabbage rolls, paczki and Polish sausage. Come, eat! The Museum is located at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. and the festival runs from July 1-August 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors/students and $1 for children under 12.
From Tuesday, June 14 through Sunday, June 19, enjoy some Puerto Rican culture at the 23rd Annual Puerto Rican Festival. Head to California and Division in Humbolt Park for food, arts, dance and music. Free of charge.
This summer's Parade of Pet Homes is Saturday, June 18th, in River North. Nineteen area designers took pre-fab dog houses and gave them a makeover, which can be viewed on a walking tour from 10am to 6pm. Afterwards, the dog houses are auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Anti-Cruelty Society.
Who doesn't like free outdoor events? Today, Columbia Collge puts on their daylong 15 exhibition artwalk and sale called Manifest that celebrates grad students from all of their departments. Music is never afar and Grammy winners Ozomatli (they are good!), hip-hop stud Saul Williams and fronting the jazz beat, Steve Turre take to 3 stages. Starts at 11am and ends at 9:30pm and again admission is free. (Hat tip to Sarah who's got the inside scoop).
Enjoy the warming weather and come see Heroes of Wicker Park, a free art event taking place in, you guessed it, Wicker Park. There will be puppetry, music and art to be taken in throughout the afternoon. When a large-scale mastodon puppet enters the park at 7pm, you'll know that the evening's performance is about to begin. Located at 1425 N. Damen Ave., this celebration is hosted by Manifest Theater. Call 773-297-2122 for more information.
Enjoy the warming weather and come see Heroes of Wicker Park, a free art event taking place in, you guessed it, Wicker Park. There will be puppetry, music and art to be taken in throughout the afternoon. When a large-scale mastodon puppet enters the park at 7pm, you'll know that the evening's performance is about to begin. Located at 1425 N. Damen Ave., this celebration is hosted by Manifest Theater. Call 773-297-2122 for more information.
Enjoy the warming weather and come see Heroes of Wicker Park, a free art event taking place in, you guessed it, Wicker Park. There will be puppetry, music and art to be taken in throughout the afternoon. When a large-scale mastodon puppet enters the park at 7pm, you'll know that the evening's performance is about to begin. Located at 1425 N. Damen Ave., this celebration is hosted by Manifest Theater. Call 773-297-2122 for more information.
Enjoy the warming weather and come see Heroes of Wicker Park, a free art event taking place in, you guessed it, Wicker Park. There will be puppetry, music and art to be taken in throughout the afternoon. When a large-scale mastodon puppet enters the park at 7pm, you'll know that the evening's performance is about to begin. Located at 1425 N. Damen Ave., this celebration is hosted by Manifest Theater. Call 773-297-2122 for more information.
Simultaneously, the East Village Arts Walk features more than 50 artists' studios and galleries. Maps will be available at West Fest entry points; the Arts Walk is free. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7pm.
More info on both events here.
Saturday, October 9th 2004
12-1pm: Loose Assembly
1:30-2:30pm: Jose Valdez Trio
3-4:30pm: Chi Town Reggae with Special Guest DJ Red Lox
5-6pm: Chocolate Covered Karma
6:30-8pm: Waco Brothers
8:30-10pm: Urge Overkill
Sunday, October 10th 2004
12-1pm: Indoor/Outdoor
1:30-2:30pm: Good Times
3-4:30pm: Emerging Light with Special Guest DJ Red Lox
5-6pm: Million Yen
6:30-8pm: Califone
8:30-10pm: Local H (Rock)
Simultaneously, the East Village Arts Walk features more than 50 artists' studios and galleries. Maps will be available at West Fest entry points; the Arts Walk is free. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7pm.
More info on both events here.
Saturday, October 9th 2004
12-1pm: Loose Assembly
1:30-2:30pm: Jose Valdez Trio
3-4:30pm: Chi Town Reggae with Special Guest DJ Red Lox
5-6pm: Chocolate Covered Karma
6:30-8pm: Waco Brothers
8:30-10pm: Urge Overkill
Sunday, October 10th 2004
12-1pm: Indoor/Outdoor
1:30-2:30pm: Good Times
3-4:30pm: Emerging Light with Special Guest DJ Red Lox
5-6pm: Million Yen
6:30-8pm: Califone
8:30-10pm: Local H (Rock)
A $20 donation gets you a wristband that lets you into participating venues and access to special food and drink deals; if you're not drinking, it's only $5. It's also only $15 if you wear a costume or with advance purchase. Check out the site for full details and schedule, or look below.
Blackie's (755 S. Clark) Wristbands Available at Door Noon-8pm HEADLINER: Tommy Guns will perform 1920-30's musical comedy sets (5:20, 6:20, 7:20 & 9:20 p.m.) and will judge a costume contest (8 p.m.) at one of the city's original, family-owned gin joints. SPECIALS: $2 Miller pints and 10% off all appetizers.
Dearborn Station (47 W. Polk) HEADLINER: From See the Merit Music School Honor Jazz Ensemble (12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.) and Multi-Cultural dance studio (1 & 2 p.m.)– all inside the station that saw Al Capone off to Alcatraz. SPECIALS: Printer's Roast Cafe 49-cent ice cream.
Bar Louie (47 W. Polk) SPECIALS: $3 Blue Moon pints, $3 Oktoberfest pints and 15% off food and drinks*.
Hackney's (733 S. Dearborn) SPECIALS: 15% discount on food and beverage*. Theme drinks: Bacardi Cocktails, Zombies, Gin Martinis/Gibsons, Pink Squirrels, Pink Ladies and Old Fashioneds.
Gourmand (728 S. Dearborn) HEADLINER: Printers Row Peek-A-Boo 1920-30's art show auction featuring Amanda Meyer, Gisele Farmer, Eve Curtis, Matt Geiger, Mike Barglik, Julie Boyko, Josh Ryder and Brit Peterson. Jazz by Rob Nicholas and A Moment's Notice (3:40, 6:40, 7:40 & 9:40 p.m.). SPECIALS: $1.75 Pabst Blue Ribbon and 10% off food and drinks*.
Printers Row Pharmacy (721 S. Dearborn) SPECIALS: Wine Tasting and 10% off selected wines.
Kasey's (701 S. Dearborn) SPECIALS: Have $3 Goose Island pints, $3 Absolut Vodka drinks, $4 Old Fashioneds in what was one of the longest running speakeasys in Chicago, with the "peephole" still operating in the '80s.
Trattoria (616 S. Dearborn) SPECIALS: Wine Specials 10% off. Wine and dine below the headquarters of the ultimate untouchable, Eliot Ness!
Specials valid on September 25, 2004 between noon-10:30 p.m. only for those with Speakeasy wristbands.
*Not valid with any other discount offers. Show times are subject to change.
The Society will also be offering an "Antiques and Heirlooms Appraisal" from 1:30 to 3:30; the cost to have something appraised is $10. More information here.
Free. Block 37 State and Randolph Streets (enter on State).
Saturday, 12-8:30pm
Sunday, 12-6pm
Free. Block 37 State and Randolph Streets (enter on State).
Saturday, 12-8:30pm
Sunday, 12-6pm
St. Lucia was adopted by the Swedes and Chicago's very own Andersonville neigborhood will be hosting the festival tonight. A procession of singing and candle-lit St. Lucia girls will make thier way down Clark Street from the Swedish American Museum starting at 4:45pm. The good times continue afterwards at the museum with treats and more singing.
The Swedish American Museum is located at 5211 N. Clark Street. Admission is $1 or a toy to be donated to the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center.
Washington Park, 55th St. & S. Cottage Grove Ave. Thursday to Sunday, July 3-6, from 10am to 10pm each day except for Thursday, July 3rd, 2pm to 10pm. Call 312/427-0266 or visit the Festival of Life website for more info.
Washington Park, 55th St. & S. Cottage Grove Ave. Thursday to Sunday, July 3-6, from 10am to 10pm each day except for Thursday, July 3rd, 2pm to 10pm. Call 312/427-0266 or visit the Festival of Life website for more info.
Washington Park, 55th St. & S. Cottage Grove Ave. Thursday to Sunday, July 3-6, from 10am to 10pm each day except for Thursday, July 3rd, 2pm to 10pm. Call 312/427-0266 or visit the Festival of Life website for more info.
Washington Park, 55th St. & S. Cottage Grove Ave. Thursday to Sunday, July 3-6, from 10am to 10pm each day except for Thursday, July 3rd, 2pm to 10pm. Call 312/427-0266 or visit the Festival of Life website for more info.
